Youth and Family Counselor

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Counselor. The purpose of the Youth and Family Counselor position is to engender a higher quality of life to a diverse clientele population by providing exceptional mental and behavioral health services as a licensed clinician practicing in an outpatient counseling facility within the Gilbert Advocacy Center. Recipients of these services include court ordered adult and juvenile offenders on diversion or probation, individuals or families experiencing a crisis or traumatic event, and victims of a crime who may be vulnerable, disenfranchised, or experiencing psycho-social stressors. Posting Closes: November 8, 2026 - applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis during this period. You are someone who effectively exceeds customer needs by building productive relationships, and taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty. You actively participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals and produce quality outcomes. You are committed to our safety philosophy, and you take great pride in proactively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives and achieving goals beyond what is required. At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide 24/7 on-call crisis response within the community of Gilbert for a one-week shift that cycles through every 6 weeks. On-call status requires counselors to render crisis intervention and stabilization services to victims of a traumatic event or who have lost a loved one which can include giving death notifications to next of kin. On-call services also include triaging citizens who call or walk in the office seeking mental or behavioral health assistance. Perform individual therapy sessions using the Solution Focused Therapy modality. Create treatment plans and establish goals and interventions using evidenced based practices for clients experiencing psychosocial stressors and other maladaptive thoughts and behaviors. Ensure all clinical documentation is inputted into the electronical medical record and discharge recommendations are provided once therapy services conclude. Complete court ordered screenings in accordance with Arizona statute guidelines (A.A.C. Title 9, chapter 20, article 1 & 2) with adult defendants on diversion or probation who are mandated to do court ordered counseling for misdemeanor charges. Screenings require the counselor to administer and interpret a clinical assessment tool (such as the MAST, SASSI, Mortimer Filkens, etc) to determine appropriate treatment and refer clients to approved treatment agencies to complete counseling within the categories of substance abuse, domestic violence, anger management, and mental health. Facilitate youth diversion programs by completing intake assessments with juvenile offenders and their parents to ascertain appropriate diversion requirements and interventions that target the incorrigible behaviors. Run therapeutic youth groups using cognitive behavioral therapy principles to promote behavior modification and conduct follow up appointments to determine compliance satisfaction. Requirements Master's degree in social work or counseling 5 years of experience in conducting clinical screenings and assessments, understanding mental health disorders and providing therapy using evidence-based modalities (such as CBT, DBT, Solution Focused, etc.) and working with individuals in crisis. Criminal justice background a plus. Possessing clinical knowledge and experience working with individuals with substance abuse disorders and also the dynamics of domestic violence as it relates to both the victim and offender. Independent LCSW or LPC license from the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners A valid Arizona driver's license Top candidates for the position will possess a positive attitude and the organizational skills needed to keep pace with a substantial work load. They will work well in a team environment and show a lifelong commitment to continuing education. Must be available to work days and evenings, Monday through Thursday and be available for 24/7 On-Call shifts that generally run for a one week period every 4-6 weeks. This limited-term agreement position has been approved through 6/30/2027 and may be eligible for renewal based on need and performance in the role. This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Exempt - ineligible for overtime compensation. The starting pay for this position will be dependent upon the qualifications of experience and education. Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Town of Gilbert