Adolescent Therapist - Peoria, AZ

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: $60,000 – $70,000 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