Housing-First Mental Health Therapist I

Helptucson; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Paid training

136 hours PTO per year

Job summary

Helptucson in Tucson, AZ seeks a Therapist I to provide outpatient behavioral health services for individuals experiencing homelessness, SMI, SUD, and related conditions. You'll apply harm reduction and Housing First approaches to help clients reach their goals, with a schedule Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm and some evenings.

The role involves completing assessments, delivering group and individual counseling, and coordinating care with a clinical team.

Qualifications

• Associate Level Professional License (e.g., LMSW, LAC) required.
• Willingness to learn evidence-based practices (De-escalation CPI, Motivational Interviewing, Housing First, Harm Reduction).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid computer skills (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Valid Arizona driver license and reliable transportation.
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain.
• Bilingual candidates preferred.
• Pre-employment background check will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Completion of behavioral health assessments, screenings, recovery plans, and discharge summaries as needed.
• Delivery of counseling services to clients individually and in groups.
• Update of plans as services are completed or if new needs arise.
• Participate in clinical and interdisciplinary staffing meetings for quality coordination.
• Support colleagues in managing caseloads through coaching on interventions.
• Engage in clinical supervision with a supervisor.
• Document services in the EHR and maintain confidential client files (HIPAA).
• Handle all duties in a HIPAA-compliant manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate Level Professional License (LMSW, LAC)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Helptucson in Tucson, AZ seeks a Therapist I to provide outpatient behavioral health services for individuals experiencing homelessness, SMI, SUD, and related conditions. You'll apply harm reduction and Housing First approaches to help clients reach their goals, with a schedule Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm and some evenings.

The role involves completing assessments, delivering group and individual counseling, and coordinating care with a clinical team.