Associate Mental Health Counselor
Job Description
Associate Therapist
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Work Setting: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $50,000 - $75,000 per year
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Job Summary
Working with clients one-on-one is the main focus of this Associate Therapist position. You will help clients identify treatment goals, explore current concerns, and work on practical ways to manage emotional and behavioral difficulties. Sessions will be conducted under the supervision required by the applicable state licensing board. Outside client appointments, you will prepare clinical notes, review treatment progress, and bring relevant questions to your supervisor. This position is intended for a graduate-level clinician who understands the responsibilities of providing counseling at the associate level and is prepared to develop clinical experience while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individual therapy within the authorized scope of practice.
- Establish treatment goals in collaboration with clients.
- Use appropriate counseling interventions under clinical supervision.
- Review client progress and identify areas requiring additional attention.
- Complete session notes and other required documentation.
- Participate in case consultation and supervision.
- Recognize situations requiring referral or additional assessment.
- Maintain client privacy and professional boundaries.
- Qualifying master's degree in mental health counseling or a related field.
- Current state-recognized associate credential or other required practice authorization.
- Eligibility to provide individual counseling with appropriate supervision.
- Understanding of therapeutic communication and counseling techniques.
- Knowledge of clinical documentation and ethical responsibilities.
- Ability to respond appropriately to supervisory feedback.
