Location & Practice Overview

The role is located in Phoenix, Arizona, inside outpatient treatment programs operated by Sunbelt Healthcare LLC. Care is delivered in a hybrid format that blends onsite clinical sessions with remote work within a structured behavioral health environment.

Facility Type Outpatient treatment programs
Delivery Model Hybrid onsite and remote
Location Phoenix, Arizona
Practice Context Integrated behavioral health setting
Program Focus Behavioral health and addiction services

Responsibilities

  • Conduct clinical assessments and assign DSM-5 diagnoses.
  • Create and revise evidence-based treatment plans.
  • Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
  • Coordinate care with psychiatrists, nurses, and the interdisciplinary team.
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation including progress notes and treatment records.
  • Deliver patient-centered care aligned with program standards.

Daily work centers on direct clinical engagement, diagnostic formulation, and collaborative treatment delivery.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must possess active Arizona licensure and demonstrated clinical competence suitable for outpatient work with adults and adolescents.

Licensure
Active Arizona license as Licensed Therapist or Counselor (LPC, LCSW, LMFT or equivalent)
Education
Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related behavioral health field
Clinical Skills
Strong clinical skills with readiness for trauma-informed practice
Preferred Experience
Prior work with co-occurring disorders
Practice Orientation
Commitment to evidence-based methods

Compensation & Benefits

The position offers an annual salary within the stated range together with a comprehensive benefits package for full-time staff.

  • Salary: $70,000–$92,000 per year
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Full-time employment

Schedule & Work Environment

Status Full-time
Format Hybrid schedule
Team Setting Interdisciplinary clinical team
Workplace Culture Growth-oriented environment focused on clinical excellence and continuous learning

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Clinicians serve adults and adolescents enrolled in outpatient behavioral health and addiction treatment programs. Many clients present with complex or dual clinical needs.

Age Range Adults and adolescents
Primary Concerns Behavioral health and substance-related issues
Level of Care Outpatient
Engagement Types Individual, group, and family formats

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The professional core of the position is diagnostic assessment combined with structured psychotherapy delivered inside specialized treatment programs. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based and trauma-informed methods.

Diagnostic Work DSM-5 assessment and formulation
Therapy Services Individual, group, and family psychotherapy
Treatment Planning Evidence-based plan development and ongoing revision
Clinical Approach Trauma-informed care for complex presentations

Role Highlights

Distinctive features of this opening include the hybrid delivery model and the explicit integration of therapy within dedicated treatment programs that support continuous professional development.

  • Hybrid schedule combining onsite and remote clinical work
  • Direct participation in specialized treatment programs
  • Regular collaboration with psychiatry and nursing colleagues
  • Environment that prioritizes clinical excellence and ongoing learning

About Sunbelt Healthcare LLC

Sunbelt Healthcare LLC is an Arizona healthcare organization established in 2014. Through its behavioral health division, Entune Behavioral Health, the company provides outpatient therapy and related clinical services at multiple sites across the state, including the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Founded 2014
Headquarters Region Arizona
Behavioral Health Division Entune Behavioral Health
Service Area Multiple Arizona locations including Phoenix metro

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the role include both individual and group therapy?
Yes. The position requires delivery of individual, group, and family therapy sessions within the treatment programs.
Which age groups will the therapist see?
The clinician works with both adults and adolescents.
Is diagnostic responsibility part of the job?
Yes. Completing clinical assessments and formulating DSM-5 diagnoses is an explicit duty of the role.
How does collaboration with other professionals work?
Therapists work closely with psychiatrists, nurses, and the broader interdisciplinary team to support coordinated patient care.
Is the schedule fully remote or onsite?
The position is full-time hybrid, combining onsite and remote clinical work.
What treatment approaches are expected?
The role emphasizes evidence-based treatment planning and trauma-informed practice.

Licensed Therapist / Counselor in Phoenix, AZ

Sunbelt Healthcare LLC is hiring a full-time hybrid Licensed Therapist / Counselor in Phoenix, Arizona. The clinician performs clinical assessments, assigns DSM-5 diagnoses, develops evidence-based treatment plans, and delivers individual, group, and family therapy to adults and adolescents enrolled in outpatient programs. Collaboration with psychiatrists, nurses, and the interdisciplinary team forms a regular part of daily practice. Candidates must hold an active Arizona license as a therapist or counselor and bring strong clinical skills along with readiness for trauma-informed work. Compensation is $70,000–$92,000 per year with a comprehensive benefits package. The hybrid schedule supports both onsite and remote sessions inside a growth-oriented clinical environment that values continuous learning. This opening is intended for licensed professionals seeking direct therapy responsibilities within structured outpatient treatment settings in the Phoenix area.

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