Licensed Outpatient Counselor

Licensed Counselor – Outpatient Behavioral Health

Location: Mesa, AZ | Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire | Sign-On Bonus Available

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Counselor to join our premier Behavioral Health Facility in Mesa, AZ. This is a full-time, direct hire opportunity where you will work with a supportive team in a collaborative, mission-driven environment that values both patient care and employee growth.

About the Role

As a Licensed Counselor, you will play a key role in providing outpatient behavioral health services. This includes:

• Facilitating group therapy sessions

• Providing individual counseling and support for a diverse patient population

• Developing, implementing, and monitoring treatment plans

• Completing documentation and maintaining accurate, detailed patient notes

• Walking the facility, supporting staff where needed, and assisting with training and reports

• Ensuring patients remain on track with their treatment goals and care plans

This role requires flexibility, as no two days are the same. Counselors must be able to pivot quickly, manage diverse caseloads, and bring an inclusive, patient-centered approach.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 8AM-5PM

• Outpatient-based role

• Supportive team with strong work-life balance

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance (25% employer-paid)

• 401K with employer match – 100% vested upon enrollment

• 5 weeks of PTO, plus PTO cash-out option after 1 year

• Supplemental plans – Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and more

• Pet Insurance, Dependent Care Savings, and Health Care Savings options

• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance programs

• Scholarship Programs, incentives, and professional development opportunities

• Public Loan Service Forgiveness eligibility (non-profit employer)

• Wellness programs and supportive team culture

Growth Potential

Our company has grown by more than 150% in the past few years. Licensed Counselors who demonstrate initiative and commitment often move into leadership roles quickly. Career advancement is strongly supported with training, mentorship, and internal promotions.

Requirements

• Must be licensed in Arizona as one of the following: LMSW, LAC, LCSW, LPC, LAMFT, or LMFT

• Experience in behavioral health, substance abuse, or related fields preferred

• Strong group facilitation skills and ability to support a diverse population

• Flexible, inclusive, and able to set professional boundaries

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a counseling position—it is an opportunity to grow into leadership, impact lives directly, and advance your career with a mission-driven organization. If you are passionate about behavioral health and looking for a role with purpose and long-term growth, we want to hear from you.

Apply to this post and take the next step in your counseling career with us.

Pay Details: $53,000.00 to $85,000.00 per hour

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