Lead Licensed Counselor – Addiction & Mental Health Expert

Canyon Vista Recovery Center; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

Canyon Vista Recovery Center in Mesa, Arizona is hiring a Full-Time Lead Counselor (LAC, LPC, LIAC, LISC, LCSW). The role delivers treatment and counseling to support recovery from addictions and comorbid conditions, while guiding other clinicians and maintaining thorough documentation.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a related field, state licensure, and CPR/de-escalation training. Onsite work with opportunities to train staff and engage with families and referral sources is provided.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social services, addictions, mental health or closely related health services field required.
• 2+ years of post-Master’s degree professional experience in addictions, therapy or counseling.
• Current and valid licensure or certification as a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments focusing on history, current presentation and treatment needs.
• Lead group counseling, individual or family sessions and document progress.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling as needed and complete aftercare planning.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Group/individual counseling

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in social services, addictions, mental health or closely related health services field

Tools

CPR training

De-escalation training

Job description

Canyon Vista Recovery Center in Mesa, Arizona is hiring a Full-Time Lead Counselor (LAC, LPC, LIAC, LISC, LCSW). The role delivers treatment and counseling to support recovery from addictions and comorbid conditions, while guiding other clinicians and maintaining thorough documentation.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a related field, state licensure, and CPR/de-escalation training. Onsite work with opportunities to train staff and engage with families and referral sources is provided.