School Based Therapist - Phoenix Union School District

Ultipro; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3.3 weeks PTO

10 paid holidays

Low-cost medical, dental and vision

Life insurance

Retirement match 40% up to 10%

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is seeking a School Based Therapist for the Phoenix Union School District, located at Erickson Outpatient Clinic in Phoenix, AZ. This full-time role focuses on counseling children and families within a school setting, using brief solution-focused therapy and coordinating with school staff.

Requirements include a Master's in Behavioral Health, one year of relevant experience, and licensure or eligibility with the AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Behavioral Health field (Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work) plus one year of full-time behavioral health experience.
• Licensed or license eligible with AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
• Must maintain fingerprint clearance or be eligible to obtain.
• CPR and First Aid Training.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services and community referrals for children and families.
• Assess and intervene for youth mental health issues.
• Provide school-based individual and group counseling with brief solution-focused therapy.
• Coordinate community resources for prevention and treatment planning.
• Maintain required client contact hours and productivity.

Education

Master's Degree in Behavioral Health

Job description

School Based Therapist - Phoenix Union School District

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: SCHOO005650

• Posted : September 22, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Erickson Outpatient
PHOENIX, AZ 85016, USA

Description

Job Preview at a Glance:

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 islooking 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.
• 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.

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/

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.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Masters or better in Counseling Psychology or related field.

Experience

Required

(1) year of full-time behavioral health experience.

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