Licensed Therapist Remote

Southwest Behavioral Health & Services; Payson (AZ); Remote; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community-based provider is looking for dedicated Licensed Therapists to join their dynamic team in Payson. This exciting full-time role involves delivering compassionate telehealth and in-person services to clients facing mental health and substance abuse challenges. You will engage in meaningful work by developing treatment plans, conducting assessments, and providing ongoing therapy. The organization prides itself on its commitment to empowered belonging and offers a supportive environment for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven team.

Benefits

3.3 weeks of PTO

10 paid holidays

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance

40% company match for retirement

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee Assistance Program

Health & Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Behavioral Health required; Independent License preferred.
• 1+ year of full-time behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement treatment plans and conduct assessments.
• Provide therapy and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Listening Skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Behavioral Health

Job description

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is seeking dedicated and inspiring Licensed Therapists who can help us fulfill our mission “Delivering Compassionate Care to Enhance Lives and Improve Communities.” We are seeking someone who loves helping others, is a good listener, empathetic, organized, and possesses excellent communication skills. Does this describe you? If so, you may be the person we are looking for to join our dynamic Bullhead City team!

Job Preview at a Glance:

As a Licensed Therapist, you will have an exciting position where no one day is the same! This staff member delivers solution-focused and strength-based telehealth, in-home, or in-office services to members diagnosed with either or both mental health or substance abuse disorders. The Licensed Therapist is responsible for providing timely, evidence-based clinical and non-clinical support services to children, adolescents, and adults, including supportive services such as intakes, assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, psychiatric support, and group interventions.

Location and Schedule:

This is a full-time Monday-Friday Telehealth position, reporting to the Payson Outpatient Clinic. Competitive wages!

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement treatment plans, clinical assessment criteria, and programmatic goals, objectives, and activities. Perform intakes and psychosocial assessments of adults, families, children, and adolescents.
• Conduct ongoing therapy with adults, families, children, and adolescents within a brief therapy framework.
• Conduct home visits and case consultations as needed.
• Coordinate closely with clinical staff and staff from other providers.
• Provide community consultation and education to community agencies, schools, neighborhood groups, and other community human service professionals.
• Maintain the required number of client contact hours per week.
• Maintain the expected level of productivity.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and current documentation in accordance with SB&H clinical standards.

Requirements:

• Minimum requirement consists of a 21-year age Master’s Degree in Behavioral Health field (Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work) Licensed at the Associate level by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
• Independent License strongly preferred. One (1) year of full-time behavioral health experience highly preferred.
• Must have fingerprint clearance issued by Arizona Department of Public Safety or be eligible to receive it within eight (8) weeks of hire.

Benefits:

• 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/