Licensed Therapist- Outpatient Mental Health

Aurora Behavioral Health System - Tempe; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Behavioral Health System is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Therapist for outpatient services at our West Glendale location. The role involves direct clinical care, individual and group therapy, and careful attention to treatment planning and documentation.

Responsibilities include assessments, personalized treatment plans, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and adherence to confidentiality and compliance standards. Evening hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMSW, LAC or equivalent in Arizona.
• Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field required.
• Must be at least 21 years old and in good standing.
• Must possess or be eligible for a DPS fingerprint clearance card.
• Safety sensitive position; drug screen and physical required.
• Experience with adult, adolescent, and/or geriatric populations is a plus.
• Willingness to work some evening hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services including individual and group therapy.
• Maintain progress notes and treatment planning compliant with ethics and licensing.
• Conduct assessments and develop personalized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and ensure confidentiality/compliance.
• Facilitate group therapy, including DBT skills, at PHP/IOP levels; may include telehealth.

Skills

Counseling

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Treatment planning

Clinical assessments

Case management

Behavioral health regulations

Team collaboration

Organization

Communication

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field

Job description

Company Description

Aurora Behavioral Health System is Arizona's largest freestanding psychiatric hospital system, dedicated to supporting individuals, families, and the community through comprehensive mental health and substance use prevention, intervention, and treatment. With 238 beds across two Level 1 acute-care hospitals-Aurora East in Tempe and Aurora West in Glendale-we offer a full continuum of care, including inpatient and outpatient services for adults, adolescents, and the geriatric population. Both facilities are licensed by the state of Arizona, accredited by JCAHO, and provide 24/7 services with free assessments. Our holistic approach emphasizes restoring and maintaining health through specialized and compassionate care tailored to each patient population.

Role Description

• This is a full-time on-site role for a Licensed Mental Health Therapist for outpatient at Aurora Behavioral Health West in Glendale, AZ. Located at 6015 W. Peoria Ave Glendale, AZ 85302. The therapist will provide direct clinical services, including individual, and group therapy, while maintaining progress notes and treatment planning consistent with ethical standards and licensing requirements. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing personalized treatment plans, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring adherence to all confidentiality and compliance protocols. Facilitate group therapy sessions focused on mental health, chemical dependency, DBT skills, telehealth, adult and adolescent care at PHP and IOP levels.

Qualifications

• Proven skills in counseling, individual, and group therapy
• Experience in treatment planning, clinical assessments, and case management
• Knowledge of behavioral health regulations, ethics, and confidentiality standards
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and establish rapport with diverse client populations
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation abilities

Requirements

• Licensed as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMSW, LAC or equivalent in the state of Arizona and in good standing
• Must be at least 21 year or older
• Must possess or be eligible for a level 1 DPS fingerprint clearance card
• This is a safety sensitive position and must be able to pass a drug screen and physical
• Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field
• Experience working with adult, adolescent, and/or geriatric populations is a plus
• Willingness to work some evening hours

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