Behavioral Health Counselor-Trauma Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $60,000-$75,000 Annually Plus Bonuses

Schedule: MondayFriday, with evening availability (most days until 7:00 PM)

GENEROUS BONUS STRUCTURE

About Us:
Arizona Center for Change (AZCFC) and Encourage Empowerment (EE) are recognized leaders in trauma and abuse recovery, serving both youth and adults across multiple levels of care. Our programs are grounded in evidence-based practices and designed to support meaningful, lasting change.

We are committed to creating a supportive, growth-oriented work environment where clinicians can develop their skills, collaborate with strong teams, and make a real impact in the lives of the clients and families we serve.

Position Summary:
We are seeking motivated, compassionate, and clinically strong trauma therapists to join our expanding programs. This role involves providing trauma-focused services to both youth and adult clients in individual, group, and family settings.

The ideal candidate is passionate about trauma recovery, values structured, evidence-based treatment, and is comfortable working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. Candidate must be willing and able to work with high acuity clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments using standardized tools
• Develop and implement trauma-focused, strength-based treatment plans
• Provide individual, group, family, and multifamily therapy
• Utilize and grow proficiency in evidence-based trauma modalities
• Maintain timely, accurate, and clinically sound documentation
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support client progress
• Communicate effectively with external stakeholders and referral sources
• Adapt scheduling to meet the needs of clients and families

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree in a behavioral health or related field
• Eligible for licensure through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (LAC, LMSW, LPC, LCSW)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with trauma-affected populations
• Formal training in trauma-focused treatment approaches
• Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Must pass background check

Clinical supervision toward independent licensure is available.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Training or experience in evidence-based trauma modalities, including:
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
  • TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
  • ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy)
  • CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy)
• Experience working with sexual abuse and complex trauma
• Strong skills in managing high-risk or emotionally complex cases

What Were Looking For:

• Strong clinical judgment and ability to engage clients across age groups
• Ability to balance empathy with structure and accountability
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills
• Commitment to professional growth and ongoing learning

Why Join AZCFC / EE:

• Generous bonus structure tied to performance
• Opportunities for training and specialization in trauma modalities
• Supportive, collaborative clinical environment
• Meaningful work with both youth and adult populations
• Established programs with strong community reputation

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development support
• Clinical supervision provided