Description

We transform lives.

Phoenix Rescue Mission is a place of hope, healing, and new beginnings for men, women, and children facing with hunger, homelessness, addiction, and trauma. We follow Christ’s example of servant-leadership and teamwork in our ministry of rescue and restoration. We are a community who values and celebrates one another, and we strive toward excellence together as a certified Best Christian Workplace. At this moment, God is doing important and incredible things at Phoenix Rescue Mission. Do you want to be a part of it?

WHO WILL LOVE THIS JOB

A natural leader, you enjoy mentoring others, strengthening teams, and helping professionals grow in their clinical knowledge and effectiveness.
A compassionate counselor, you find purpose in walking alongside individuals as they pursue recovery, healing, and personal growth.
A collaborative professional, you value working with multidisciplinary teams to provide continuity of care and achieve the best outcomes for clients.
An excellent communicator, you are skilled at building therapeutic relationships, facilitating groups, and providing guidance during difficult situations.
A committed Christian, you are energized by integrating biblical principles into your work and modeling Christ-centered care.

YOUR TOP RESPONSIBILITIES

You will counsel clients using evidence-based counseling theories, approaches, and interventions while carrying and managing an advanced client caseload.
You will prepare and facilitate therapeutic groups and psychoeducational classes to support client engagement, recovery, and personal growth.
You will maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
You will participate in the on-call rotation and provide timely support, guidance, and crisis response as needed to ensure continuity of care and operational support.
You will provide behavioral health oversight, mentorship, and guidance to unlicensed clinicians, interns, Recovery Coaches, and counseling staff to ensure ethical, clinical, and professional standards are maintained.
You will assist with staff trainings and development opportunities to strengthen clinical knowledge, professional growth, and service delivery standards.
You will lead and support clinical campus activities that promote self-care, community engagement, wellness, and healthy social connections among clients.
You will support client accountability and growth by providing guidance, corrective interventions, crisis support, and encouragement throughout the treatment process.
You will facilitate campus tours and program overviews as needed to support organizational awareness, partnership engagement, and community relations.
You will model and promote Christ-centered care by engaging in discipleship, encouraging biblical principles, participating in ministry activities, and demonstrating a credible Christian witness in professional practice.

Requirements

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or other behavioral health-related field.
Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners Associate-level licensure (LMSW, LAC, or LAMFT).
Experience in prevention, crisis intervention, education, and treatment.
Demonstrated expertise and experience in dealing with alcohol and substance abuse issues.
A command of systems used to deliver quality programs and data, including database software and Microsoft Office.
Comprehensive knowledge of counseling theories, evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, and holistic recovery principles.
Knowledge of substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and recovery stages.
Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and case management skills.
Exceptional active listening skills and excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
A solid and credible Christian witness and lifestyle that exemplifies Christ in character and actions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a faith-based, social service, shelter-based, or behavioral health setting.
Demonstrated experience supervising professionals in a social service setting.
Knowledge of non-profit health and human services for homeless populations.

WHAT WE OFFER

Life-giving work that transforms the cities we serve
Caring and supportive environment
Generous health, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) match program
Robust paid time off program
12 paid holidays annually

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