Mental Health Counselor

Sentience Psychological Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

SIMPLE IRA

PTO

Vacation

Federal holidays

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Sentience Psychological Services, PLLC, in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a full-time associate-level mental health counselor or social worker with an AZ LAC or LMSW license (including temporary). A master’s degree in psychological counseling is required.

The position splits time between outpatient office work and long‑term care settings, delivering individual psychotherapy to adults and supporting growth toward independent licensure.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree focused on psychological counseling required.
• Arizona LAC or LMSW license (including temporary license) required.
• Experience providing individual psychotherapy to adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual psychotherapy sessions with adults in the Phoenix office.
• Provide psychotherapy in long-term care facilities, ~1 day per week.
• Collaborate with clients to develop personalized treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client interactions and progress.

Skills

Adult psychotherapy

Documentation

Clinical supervision

Case formulation

Education

Master’s degree in psychological counseling

Tools

PE Therapy

CBT-I

Job description

Mental Health Counselor

Sentience Psychological Services Phoenix, Arizona, United States

About this position

Sentience Psychological Services, PLLC is an outpatient psychological practice serving adults throughout Arizona. We are seeking a full‑time associate‑level counselor or social worker who holds an Arizona Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license, including a temporary license. Applicants must have a master’s degree focused on psychological counseling.

Our practice is made up of clinicians who value professionalism, compassion, strong clinical judgment, and continued learning. This position is designed for an associate‑level therapist who wants to develop their clinical skills while working toward independent licensure in a supportive professional environment.

Therapists have the opportunity to work in two primary settings.

Outpatient Office: Provide individual psychotherapy to adults at our centrally located Phoenix office. Currently, the greatest need for this position is within our outpatient office.

Long‑Term Care: Provide psychotherapy to adults residing in long‑term care facilities throughout the Phoenix area. We structure these assignments to minimize unnecessary driving. There is a need to work with this population for about a day each week.

The position offers a $65,000 base salary, with the opportunity to earn bi‑weekly bonus compensation for total annual earnings of up to $85,800.

Employees also receive:

• Health insurance


• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan


• Accrued sick time/PTO


• Two weeks of vacation


• Several paid federal holidays


• Flexible scheduling with the ability to determine when you see clients

Supervision

2 hours of supervision each week at no cost to the clinician. Supervisors are approved by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.

Advanced Clinical Training

• Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy


• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

This is an opportunity to build a diverse clinical caseload, receive consistent supervision and specialized training, and develop toward independent licensure while maintaining meaningful control over your work schedule.

Compensation

$65,000 - $85,000 yearly

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual psychotherapy sessions with adults in our Phoenix office, fostering a supportive and therapeutic environment.


• Provide psychotherapy services to adults in long‑term care facilities, ensuring compassionate and effective care.


• Collaborate with clients to develop personalized treatment plans that align with their unique needs and goals.


• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client interactions and progress, adhering to ethical and legal standards.


• Participate in weekly supervision sessions to enhance clinical skills and work toward independent licensure.


• Engage in ongoing professional development and training, including Prolonged Exposure Therapy and CBT-I.


• Coordinate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care and support for clients’ mental health needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting individual psychotherapy sessions with adults, fostering a supportive and therapeutic environment.


• Ability to provide psychotherapy services in long‑term care facilities, ensuring compassionate and effective care.


• Proven track record of collaborating with clients to develop personalized treatment plans that align with their unique needs and goals.


• Strong skills in maintaining accurate and timely documentation of client interactions and progress, adhering to ethical and legal standards.


• Commitment to participating in weekly supervision sessions to enhance clinical skills and work toward independent licensure.


• Eagerness to engage in ongoing professional development and training, including Prolonged Exposure Therapy and CBT-I.


• Ability to coordinate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care and support for clients’ mental health needs.


• Licensed in Arizona: Either LAC or LMSW

About Company

Sentience Psychological Services, PLLC, is a group practice that provides counseling for people who reside in Arizona. Unlike many of the larger counseling practices in the area, our company is led and operated by mental health professionals. Because of this, our practice has a focus on both the client’s needs and the clinician’s well‑being. Our professional ethics drive our care. We have a wonderful group of treatment providers who value professionalism, kindness, and intellectual curiosity.

More information can be found at: Sentiencepsych.com