Senior Counselor & Clinical Mentor — Transform Lives

Phoenix Rescue Mission; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Phoenix Rescue Mission seeks an experienced clinician to manage a high-demand caseload across individual, family, and group counseling. You will mentor staff, support program quality, and collaborate with partners to ensure continuity of care for clients facing hunger, homelessness, and trauma.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a behavioral health field and licensure eligibility in Arizona, with a focus on integrating clinical practice and Christian faith within PRM’s model of service.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Addiction Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field.
• Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners associate-level licensure (LMSW/LAC/LAMFT or equivalent) required; independent licensure preferred.
• Minimum three years of professional counseling or behavioral health experience with substance use and complex recovery needs.
• Experience in prevention, crisis intervention, education, treatment, and group facilitation.
• Strong clinical judgment with coaching, mentoring, consultation, and guidance to staff.
• Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card with no restrictions or eligibility to obtain.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable motor vehicle record and Mission driving requirements.
• Ability to integrate clinical expertise with pastoral care in PRM’s model.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group counseling while managing an advanced client caseload.
• Conduct complex assessments, treatment planning, clinical interventions, crisis response, and ongoing evaluation of client progress.
• Serve as a clinical resource to Recovery Coaches, Counselors, interns, and other staff through consultation and training.
• Support consistent implementation of program curriculum, clinical practices, and documentation standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and referral partners to ensure continuity of care and positive outcomes.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with standards.
• Participate in on-call rotation for crisis coverage outside hours as assigned.
• Help shape a counseling environment that integrates Christ-centered care and clinical excellence.

Skills

Counseling and clinical skills

Mentoring and staff development

Crisis intervention

Collaborative leadership

Education

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field

Job description

Phoenix Rescue Mission seeks an experienced clinician to manage a high-demand caseload across individual, family, and group counseling. You will mentor staff, support program quality, and collaborate with partners to ensure continuity of care for clients facing hunger, homelessness, and trauma.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a behavioral health field and licensure eligibility in Arizona, with a focus on integrating clinical practice and Christian faith within PRM’s model of service.