Lead Therapist

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services; Prescott (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical, dental and vision

Paid holidays

PTO 3.3 weeks first year

Retirement matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services in Prescott Valley seeks a Lead Licensed Therapist to provide both clinical treatment (75%) and clinical staff supervision (25%) in an outpatient setting. You will conduct screening, assessment, treatment planning, case management, crisis intervention, and individual and group counseling for adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders.

Reports to Program Director. This full-time, in-office position offers hybrid scheduling and competitive wages.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Behavioral Health plus 1–2 years of full-time behavioral health experience.
• Licensed by AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (LAC, LMSW, LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LISAC).
• Independent license preferred.
• Fingerprint clearance issued by the Arizona DPS or eligible to receive upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide screening, assessment, treatment planning, case management, crisis intervention and counseling to adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders (outpatient).
• Lead clinical staff supervision through individual and group staff meetings.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment programs and activities.
• Report to Program Director and monitor service delivery.

Skills

Empathetic

Good listener

Organized

Excellent communication

Education

Master’s degree in Behavioral Health

Job description

Description

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is seeking dedicated and inspiring Lead Licensed Therapistswho can help us fulfill our mission “Delivering Compassionate Care to Enhance Lives and Improve Communities.” We are seeking someone who loves helping others, good listener, empathetic, organized and excellent communication skills. Does this describe you? Are you ready for your next step in your career? If so, you may be the person we are looking for to join our dynamic Prescott Valley Outpatient team!

Job Preview at a Glance:

This is a combination role for a qualified licensed professional to provide both clinical treatment (75%) and clinical staff supervision (25%). In this position, you will provide screening, assessment, treatment planning, case management, crisis intervention, individual and/or group counseling services to adults with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders in an outpatient setting. Functions as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team in a lead role to develop and implement substance abuse treatment, assessment processes and programmatic goals, objectives and activities. Provides clinical supervision to clinical staff through individual and group staffmeetings. Monitors and resolves problems associated with successful service delivery. This position reports to a Program Director.

Location and Schedule:

This is a full time Monday-Friday position available to work in office from our Prescott Valley Outpatient Clinic with schedule flexibility with hybrid schedule. Competitive wages!

Requirements

• Minimum requirement consists of a 21-year age
• Master’s degree in the Behavioral Health field (Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work) plus 1-2 years of full-time behavioral health experience. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Licensed by the AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (LAC, LMSW, LPC, LMFT,LCSW, LISAC), Independent license preferred.
• Must have fingerprint clearance issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or be eligible to receive upon hire.
• Provide on-call crisisassistance as needed.
• Good academic and working knowledge of DSM IV, State SMI check list, Community Resources, Psychotropic Medications, Crisis Intervention, Clinical Methods and Procedures, Intervention Techniques and ability to apply same to possible unstable, treatment resistant adults of various ethnic cultures for co-occurring disorders (GMH/SA/SMI). Knowledge and ability to function as a team member, compile, organize and document clinical assessments, intervention techniques, treatments, case planning and follow-up.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, provide quality internal and external customer service skills to effectively communicate with all contract and funding sources.
• Achieve and maintain BHP status and approved through the SBH credentialing process.
• 3.3 weeks of PTO your 1st year of employment, with increased accruals after continued service!
• 10 paid holidays
• Low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability and life insurance for employees
• We will help you save for retirement – 40% company match up to a 10% deferral into your SB&H retirement account!
• Career Development – Benefit from our culture of internal promotion!
• We help you with your higher education goals – Reduce your tuition costs with our tuition reimbursement program & discount degree programs!
• Employee Assistance Program, Health & Wellness and much more!

About SB&H

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is a large and growing, non-profit community-based provider of behavioral health services with locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, rural Maricopa County, Gila, Pinal, Mohave, Coconino, and Yavapai Counties. We are a well-established voice in the community with more than 115 sites, over one thousand employees, and 40 years’ experience.

At Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, we believe in the power of Empowered Belonging — a culture where every individual’s unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are welcomed and valued.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where unique perspectives are valued, personal journeys are respected, and every individual is empowered to bring their whole self to a shared mission of delivering compassionate, life-changing services to the communities we serve.

Through our Empowered Belonging program, we’re committed to:

• Voice & Visibility — ensuring every team member’s ideas, experiences, and contributions are recognized and heard.
• Fair Access — fostering openness and fairness in opportunities for growth, leadership, and advancement, while honoring the different journeys people take.
• Culture of Connection — building authentic, meaningful relationships across backgrounds, roles, and experiences, knowing that fresh perspectives strengthen our work.
• Learning & Growth — providing opportunities for ongoing development, empathy, and leadership that reflect the many experiences within our teams.
• Wellbeing & Safety — prioritizing the mental, emotional, and psychological safety of every person, recognizing that belonging means something different to each of us.

Where everyone belongs. Where everyone leads.

Join us in shaping a community where your difference makes a difference, and your impact is real.

To learn about Southwest Behavioral & Health Services mission, values and services please review our website at https://www.sbhservices.org/

SB&H is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

sential functions.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Masters or better in Counseling Psychology or related field.

Experience

Preferred

1-2 years:

Behavioral Health Experience

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