School Based Therapist - Roosevelt School District

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Therapist for their School Based program. This role involves providing vital counseling services to children and families, focusing on mental health interventions and community resource coordination. You will work closely with school personnel to implement effective prevention programs and ensure the well-being of students. Join a supportive team that values professional development and offers comprehensive benefits, including tuition reimbursement and a generous retirement plan. If you're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young people, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Clinical Supervision

Health & Wellness Programs

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan with Company Match

Low-Cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

10 Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Career Development Opportunities

Retention Incentive

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work required.
• 1 year of full-time behavioral health experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services and community referrals for children and families.
• Coordinate community resources for mental health treatment planning.

Skills

Counseling

Behavioral Health

Crisis Intervention

Solution-Focused Therapy

Education

Master’s Degree in Behavioral Health

Job description

School Based Therapist - Roosevelt School District

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: SCHOO004658

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• Posted : May 5, 2025
• Full-Time

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ERICKSON CLINIC
Erickson Outpatient
2632 E. THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016, USA

ERICKSON CLINIC
Erickson Outpatient
2632 E. THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016, USA

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, Roosevelt 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 Arizona Department of Public Safety of eligible to receive within eight (8) weeks of 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.
• A retention incentive of $5,000 is available to be received 1 year after start date for staff in good standing with the company.
• 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 are deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). We believe that fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for both our employees and the individuals we serve is essential to our mission. SB&H remains dedicated to creating a workplace where all team members feel valued, respected, and empowered, and where diverse perspectives are celebrated. We also strive to ensure that the communities we serve receive compassionate, culturally responsive care in a welcoming and affirming space. Our commitment to DEI is unwavering, and we will continue to build an organization that reflects these values in everything we do.

To learn about Southwest Behavioral & Health Services mission, values and services please review our website athttps://www.sbhservices.org/

Mission and Values

Our teams are working hard to ensure our Mission and Values are continuously modeled throughout our organization and in all of our daily interactions.

Delivering compassionate care to enhance lives and improve communities.

• Compassion
• Integrity
• Quality
• Empowerment
• Trust

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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Education

Required

Masters or better in Counseling Psychology or related field.

Experience

Required

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

Licenses & Certifications

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