Job Title: Licensed Adolescent Therapist – Residential Behavioral Health
Location: Peoria, Arizona
Hours & Schedule: Full-Time; Regular business hours
Work Environment: Residential Treatment Center (Adolescent-Focused Setting)
Salary / Hourly Rate: $70,000 – $80,000 annually, based on experience
Why work with us:
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to trauma-informed adolescent care
- Structured residential program grounded in evidence-based clinical practices
- Meaningful opportunity to support long-term growth and recovery for youth
- Strong clinical leadership and peer support environment
What our ideal new team member looks like:
- Passionate about adolescent behavioral health and trauma recovery
- Skilled in building rapport with teens and families in a residential setting
- Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and emotional resilience
- Values collaboration while maintaining professional autonomy
- Committed to ongoing professional development and measurable outcomes
Job Summary:
An established residential behavioral health program in Peoria, Arizona is seeking a Licensed Adolescent Therapist to join its clinical team. This full-time position offers the opportunity to provide impactful therapeutic services to adolescents facing complex emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. The role is ideal for a licensed behavioral health professional who thrives in a structured, team-oriented environment and is dedicated to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and group therapy sessions to adolescent residents
- Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans aligned with best clinical practices
- Collaborate with families, school systems, and referring providers to ensure continuity of care
- Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation within the EMR system
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and clinical consultations
- Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and behavioral support within the residential setting
- Stay informed on emerging trends and best practices in adolescent mental health
Prerequisites / License & Certification Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field
- Active Arizona licensure (LAC, LPC, LCSW) or eligibility for licensure within 90 days
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience working with adolescents
- Strong knowledge of adolescent development, trauma-informed care, and behavioral health diagnoses
- Specialized training in trauma-informed care, DBT, or systemic family therapy preferred
If you meet all of our criteria and would like to be considered, please apply with your most updated Resume/CV. Cover Letter and references are preferred but optional. We look forward to meeting with you!
Requirements
- Valid Arizona license (LAC, LPC, LCSW)
- Adolescent experience preferred