Outpatient Adolescent Therapist - Phoenix, AZ

Job Title: Outpatient Adolescent Therapist

Location: Phoenix and Glendale, Arizona (Coverage Across Two Outpatient Locations)

Hours & Schedule: Full-Time; Regular Business Hours

Salary / Hourly Rate: $70,000 – $80,000 annually, based on experience

Work Environment: Outpatient Behavioral Health Setting (Adolescent-Focused)

Travel Required: Local travel between Glendale and Phoenix outpatient locations as needed

Why work with us:

• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to trauma-informed adolescent care
• Structured outpatient program grounded in evidence-based clinical practices
• Meaningful opportunity to support long-term growth and recovery for youth
• Strong clinical leadership and peer support environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and ongoing clinical development

What our ideal new team member looks like:

• Passionate about adolescent behavioral health and trauma recovery
• Skilled in building rapport with teens and families in an outpatient setting
• Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and emotional resilience
• Values collaboration while maintaining professional autonomy
• Committed to ongoing professional development and measurable outcomes

Job Summary:

An established behavioral health program serving the Glendale and Phoenix communities is seeking an Adolescent Therapist to join its clinical team. This full-time position offers the opportunity to provide impactful therapeutic services to adolescents facing complex emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. The role is ideal for behavioral health professionals who thrive in a structured, team-oriented environment and are dedicated to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care. Fully licensed therapists are preferred; however, candidates who are license-eligible or actively pursuing licensure are encouraged to apply.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group therapy sessions to adolescent clients
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans aligned with best clinical practices
• Collaborate with families, schools, primary care providers, and community partners to ensure continuity of care
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation within the EMR system
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and clinical consultations
• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and behavioral support when needed
• Stay informed on emerging trends and best practices in adolescent mental health
• Support treatment goals through effective communication and coordination with the care team

Prerequisites / License & Certification Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field
• Active Arizona licensure (LAC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent) preferred
• Candidates who are license-eligible, pending licensure, or actively pursuing Arizona licensure will be considered
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with adolescents preferred
• Strong knowledge of adolescent development, trauma-informed care, and behavioral health diagnoses
• Specialized training in trauma-informed care, DBT, CBT, or family systems therapy preferred
• Strong communication, documentation, and clinical assessment skills

If you meet all of our criteria and would like to be considered, please apply with your most updated Resume/CV. Cover Letter and references are preferred but optional. We look forward to meeting with you!

• Master's degree in the behavioral health field
• Arizona license preferred
• License-eligible candidates considered
• Experience working with adolescents preferred
• Willing to travel between Glendale and Phoenix outpatient locations as needed