School Based Therapist - Phoenix Union School District

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Disability cover

Life insurance

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Tuition discounts

Career development

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is seeking a Therapist to deliver school-based counseling for children and families at Erickson Outpatient Clinic within the Phoenix Union School District. You will work with students and caregivers to support mental health needs and collaborate with school personnel to implement effective programs.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Behavioral Health, 1 year of relevant experience, and AZ license or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Behavioral Health field and 1 year of full-time behavioral health experience.
• Licensed or license-eligible with AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
• Must maintain personal auto insurance per SBH guidelines.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required.
• Fingerprint clearance issued by the AZ DPS or eligible to receive upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services and school-based sessions for children and families.
• Assess and intervene for youth and adolescent mental health issues.
• Coordinate community resources as part of prevention and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with school staff to meet individual and program needs.
• Maintain required client contact hours and productivity.

Education

Master’s Degree in Behavioral Health or related field

Licensed or license eligible with AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Fingerprint clearance

Job description

In this position you will provide counseling services and community referrals for children and families. Provide assessment and interventions for youth and adolescent mental health issues. Provide school-based individual and group counseling services for children and families with an emphasis on brief solution-focused therapy. Coordinate community resources as an integral part of the mental health prevention and treatment planning process for youth and families. Refer children and families to community-based organization for sustained mental health or psychiatric services. Assist in the data collection and documentation process for the program evaluation. Work with school administrators, social worker, and teaching personnel to meet the needs of individual clients and school programs. Implement other identified effective prevention programs and strategies that reduce risk factors and increase protective factors for the targeted population. Maintains required number of client contact hours per week. Must maintain the expected level of productivity.

In this position you will provide counseling services and community referrals for children and families. Provide assessment and interventions for youth and adolescent mental health issues. Provide school-based individual and group counseling services for children and families with an emphasis on brief solution-focused therapy. Coordinate community resources as an integral part of the mental health prevention and treatment planning process for youth and families. Refer children and families to community-based organization for sustained mental health or psychiatric services. Assist in the data collection and documentation process for the program evaluation. Work with school administrators, social worker, and teaching personnel to meet the needs of individual clients and school programs. Implement other identified effective prevention programs and strategies that reduce risk factors and increase protective factors for the targeted population. Maintains required number of client contact hours per week. Must maintain the expected level of productivity.

Location & Schedule:

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is looking for a strong Therapist to work in our School Based program at Erickson Outpatient Clinic, Phoenix Union School District! You’ll connect with the patients, learn their stories and help them improve their quality of life.

Support

Therapists report to a Licensed Clinical Program Director and Coordinator, and also have expert Leads for additional mentorship. Therapists receive free 1:1 clinical supervision, and are a part of a supportive interdisciplinary team which meets bi-weekly. Therapists are invited to an array of on-going, in-house education opportunities regarding cultural competency and modality building skills. Additionally, staff can receive tuition and certification reimbursement.

Requirements

• Minimum requirement consists of a 21-year age
• Master’s Degree in Behavioral Health field (Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work) plus one (1) year of full-time behavioral health experience.
• Licensed or license eligible with AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
• Required to maintain personal auto insurance per SBH guidelines.
• Certification of CPR and First Aid Training.
• Must have fingerprint clearance issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or be eligible to receive upon hire.

Benefits

• Therapist positions begin at $50k/annually for Masters level therapists, $58k/annually for those with Associate licensure, and $68k/annually for those with Independent licensure.
• 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.

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.

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.