Bilingual Behavioral Health Therapist (Forensic / Justice-Involved Population)

Job Description

Job Description

Bilingual Behavioral Health Therapist (Forensic / Justice-Involved Population)

Spanish-English Bilingual Required

Highly Competitive Compensation • Generous Bonus Structure • Student Loan Repayment Program • Clinical Supervision Available

Must be available to work at least two evenings per week until 8:00 PM.

AZ Center for Change (AZCFC) is one of Arizona's leading providers of specialized behavioral health services for justice-involved adolescents and adults. We are seeking a bilingual therapist who is passionate about making a meaningful impact while working alongside an experienced and highly respected clinical team.

This position offers a unique opportunity to develop specialized forensic treatment skills in a supportive environment that values clinical excellence, professional growth, and evidence-based practice.

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral health assessments and clinical screenings.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor client progress.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy.
• Utilize standardized clinical and risk assessment instruments to guide treatment planning.
• Collaborate with probation officers, attorneys, case managers, referral sources, and family members.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and high-quality clinical documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case staffing and treatment planning.
• Caseload may include justice-involved clients, individuals convicted of sexual offenses, and general behavioral health clients.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related behavioral health field.
• Current Arizona behavioral health license or eligibility for licensure.
• Spanish-English bilingual.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.

Preferred

• Independent licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LISAC with qualifying master's license).
• Associate licensed clinicians with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
• Experience providing therapy to justice-involved populations.
• Experience facilitating group therapy.
• Knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), DBT, or other evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Experience working within criminal justice, probation, corrections, or forensic behavioral health settings.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Communicates confidently with clients and referral professionals.
• Is comfortable facilitating difficult but productive clinical conversations.
• Believes in accountability, rehabilitation, and evidence-based treatment.
• Is organized, dependable, and committed to high clinical standards.
• Enjoys collaborating within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Wants to continue developing professionally within a specialized area of behavioral health.

Why AZ Center for Change?

We understand that talented bilingual clinicians have many employment options. We strive to create an environment where clinicians can build long-term careers while receiving exceptional support.

We offer:

• Highly competitive compensation
• Generous performance bonus opportunities
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Clinical supervision toward independent licensure
• Extensive forensic specialty training
• Opportunities to work with a highly experienced clinical team
• Supportive leadership that values clinical quality over productivity alone
• The opportunity to become an expert in a highly specialized area of behavioral health