Mental Health Counselor - Baseline 635 Clinic

Mountain Park Health Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Park Health Center is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor in Phoenix, Arizona to provide traditional counseling services to patients aged 6 and older. Responsibilities include conducting individual and group therapy, performing assessments, and collaborating with medical staff to deliver comprehensive care. Ideal candidates will have a current LPC license in Arizona and possess skills in evidence-based therapies. This role aims to support diverse populations in accessing high-quality, culturally competent care.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in Arizona as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
• Must be eligible for credentialing and contracting with all insurers.
• Valid CPR Card required.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based outpatient psychotherapy.
• Conduct individual, family, and couples therapy sessions.
• Perform intake assessments and develop treatment plans.

Skills

Evidence-based outpatient psychotherapy

Crisis triage and intervention

Collaboration with medical providers

DSM-5TR diagnostics

Therapeutic techniques (ACT, CBT, etc.)

Education

Licensure in Arizona as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Valid CPR Card

Job description

Brief Description Mountain Park Health Center is actively seeking Licensed Professional Counselor to join our well‑established and accredited team of providers. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Arizona, our mission is to sustain and improve health by providing excellent, patient‑centered primary care. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, you will provide traditional counseling services to Mountain Park patients aged 6 years through adulthood. Your work will help diverse populations access high‑quality care and ensure culturally competent services. Our integrated health model ensures comprehensive services for our patients, fostering collaboration between medical and behavioral health professionals.

Essential Functions

• Provides evidence‑based outpatient psychotherapy, including but not limited to: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution‑Focused Therapy.
• Conducts individual, family, and couples therapy sessions.
• Performs intake assessments, develops treatment plans, and updates them with measurable, age‑appropriate objectives.
• Provides assessment and DSM-5TR diagnostics for patients referred by medical staff.
• Collaborates and co‑manages behavioral health care alongside medical providers and behavioral health consultants.
• Delivers care in‑person and via telehealth as needed.
• Maintains accurate clinical records, ensuring treatment and discharge plans align with compliance standards.
• Offers crisis triage and intervention as needed.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance in accordance with organizational standards.
• Travels to multiple locations during shift and within a reasonable amount of time.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current licensure in the state of Arizona as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
• Must be eligible for credentialing and contracting with all insurers.
• Valid CPR Card
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bilingual in Spanish/ English.
  • Training in Trauma‑Informed Care.
  • Experience working within a multidisciplinary, integrated care model.