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Mental Health Counselor/Therapist

Inner Balance AZ
place Tempe, 85285
local_atm $40 - $50 an hour
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
LGBTQ+ Issues
Trauma
DBT
ECT
Couples

About Job

Are you on the hunt for a job where the grass is truly greener? A job you actually enjoy with reasonable expectations? A place where you're respected, cared for, and supported—not just with kind words but with real funding, too? Look no further—we're the perfect fit for you!


At Inner Balance, you’ll find a nurturing environment where you can grow and feel valued. However, if you're someone who prefers to clock in and out without a word, or if 25 clients seem too overwhelming, then we might not be your match. But if you’re eager to grow and find a home, we’re the place for you.


At Inner Balance, we’re dedicated to nurturing and supporting our therapists’ growth. We cover the cost of EMDR training ($1,750) and provide an additional $500 for your professional development (increases annually). Our goal is to ensure our therapists are not only trauma-aware but also trauma-informed, fully equipped to heal our community.

Come join us and find a place where you can thrive!


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintain a professional appearance- and attitude in face-to-face interactions as well as on social media/internet.
  • Complete intake assessments and other assessments
  • Effectively create and carry out treatment plans using evidence-based practices.
  • See a minimum of 25 clients/couples each week and schedule 30 clients/couples a week.
  • Complete progress notes within 24 hours of time of service.
  • Maintain client’s charts and keep complete and correct documentation.
  • Complete discharge summaries as required by insurance.
  • Develop rapport with clients to facilitate a healthy professional relationship.
  • Exercise sound clinical and professional judgment. Follow all rules and statutes issued by the AZBBHE and comply with all ethical codes and standards related to your profession.
  • Attend supervision or clinical oversight at least twice a month, all required meetings/training, and, if independently licensed, one peer consultation group a month.
  • Follow all policies and procedures in IBC’s handbook and policies and procedures manual.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Master’s degree in professional counseling or related field and licensed in the state of Arizona (LPC, LAC, LCSW, LMSW, LAMFT, etc.).
  • Knowledge and clinical experience with adults with mental health issues (trauma, anxiety, transitional issues, parenting, depression, personality disorders, LGBTQIA+ etc.)
  • Must have knowledge of current theoretical approaches to the delivery of counseling services.
  • Must have knowledge of strategies for examining, applying, and evaluating therapy concepts. Additional skills required include a thorough knowledge of the clinical aspects of the mental health field.
  • Must be willing to complete the EMDR Basic Training through an EMDRIA-approved trainer and use training in clinical practice.
  • Must be willing to complete within the first 30 days a course on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy provided by Inner Balance.
  • This role requires a commitment of 40 hours a week to ensure all assigned tasks are completed on time.

BENIFITS

  • Paid Time Off: 80 hours of combined sick and vacation time per year
  • Holidays: 9 paid holidays annually
  • Training Fund: $500 per year (increases annually)
  • Professional Development: Basic EMDR training provided ($1,750 value)
  • Insurance Coverage:
    • Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
    • Coverage begins on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
  • Choose your schedule, no late nights or weekends
  • Employment Status: W-2 employee, FLSA non-exempt

SALARY(LAC/LMSW/LAMFT)

First 90 Days
Therapists are paid whichever is greater:

A guaranteed flat rate of $769.23/week, or

Session-based pay according to the following tiered structure:

Tiered Session Rates:

  • 1-4 clients/week: See handbook.
  • 5–20 clients/week: $769.23 flat rate
  • 21–25 clients/week: $40 per billable session
  • 26–30 clients/week: $45 per billable session
  • 31–35 clients/week: $50 per billable session
  • 36+ clients/week: $55 per billable session

Example: If you see 28 clients a week (28 Billable Sessions x $45), you will make $1,260/week, $2,520/paycheck, and $60,480 a year working 48 weeks without PTO.

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

LGBTQ+ Issues
Trauma

Age Groups

Adults

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

DBT
ECT

Modalities

Couples

Practice Specifics

Populations

LGBTQ+
Racial Justice Allied

Settings

Milieu
Private Practice
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home