Behavioral Health Counselor Jobs in Arizona
Behavioral health counselor jobs in Arizona are among the most active in the Southwest, with strong demand concentrated in community mental health centers, tribal health programs, substance use disorder treatment facilities, and integrated care settings at every level from entry-level associate counselor through licensed clinical director. Phoenix, Tucson, and Flagstaff anchor most of the hiring, with well-established employers such as Banner Health, Valleywise Health, and La Frontera Center consistently seeking behavioral health counselors across their networks. The most in-demand specialties include substance use disorder counseling, trauma-informed care, and youth and family behavioral health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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“Sanitas is a global healthcare organization expanding across the United States. Our services include primary care, urgent care, nutrition, lab, diagnostic, health care education and resources for our patients. We strive to attract professionals who believe in our mission, vision and are dedicated to the service of our patients and their families creating a memorable experience through compassion, respect, and kindness.”
Job Summary
Behavioral Health Counselors are core members of the Sanitas medical team and provide hope, empowerment, and psychoeducation in order to promote autonomy and self-management by arranging comprehensive mental health care services in a primary care setting.
Essential Job Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Develop and implement care plans
- Complete and maintain all documentation in a timely and accurate manner according to all federal, state and center guidelines
- Collaborate with a variety of health professionals in the patient’s circle of care including but not limited to primary care providers, care nurses, care coordinators, community health workers, psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals and specialists
- Ensure a comprehensive continuity of care
- Provide individual, family or group educational interventions
- Guide patients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their diagnosis
- Assist patients in adjusting to life and making changes
- Participate in regularly scheduled weekly caseload consultation and complex case review meetings
- Facilitate care plan adjusts for patients who are not improving as expected in consultation with the medical providers
- Facilitate referrals to the appropriate provider or in-house intervention program as clinically indicated
- Connect patients and family members with community and social resources
- Guide clinical staff on how to manage common behavioral health situations
- Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders
- Facilitate patient engagement and follow-up care
- Support psychotropic medication management as prescribed by medical providers, focusing on treatment adherence monitoring, side effects, and effectiveness of treatment
- Promote early detection, accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment, and ongoing support, ultimately leading to improved overall well-being for individuals facing these challenges
- Track treatment response and monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications
- Provide or facilitate in-clinic or outside referrals to evidence-based psychosocial as clinically indicated
- Guide clinical staff on how to manage common behavioral health situations
- Resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
- The position includes providing behavioral health services via telehealth, consistent with state and federal guidelines
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Required Education
- Master’s degree in counseling or related field (Social work, Mental health counseling, marriage and couples’ therapy) from accredited program.
Required Experience
- Relevant experience 1 year.
Required Licenses and Certifications
- BLS certification.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with mentally or emotionally disabled persons and their families.
- Flexible schedule weekdays – weekends.
- Good communication and listening skills.
- Ability to show empathy and compassion.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferably 1 year of experience providing CBT-based interventions with adults with depression and anxiety.
- Registered Mental Health Counselor Interns are preferred.
Financial Responsibilities
- This position does not currently have financial responsibilities.
Budget Responsibilities
- This position does not currently have budget responsibilities.
Languages
- English is required.
- Spanish is preferred.
Travel
- This position requires the ability to travel in the assigned region.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Includes all patient-facing clinical staff ( Medical Assistants, Phlebotomists, Mammography Technologists, Radiologic Technologists, Multi-Specialty staff, Providers) as well as Facilities Technicians. These positions typically require prolonged standing and walking, frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling of equipment or supplies (up to 50 pounds), manual dexterity, and compliance with infection control and safety protocols. Facilities Technicians may also perform repairs, renovations, remodeling, preventive maintenance, and use tools and equipment to support our medical centers.
Environmental Conditions
Inside: The employee is subject to environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The worker is subject to noise; there may be sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
Physical/Environmental Activities
Please confirm for the following questions if these working conditions are encountered Occasionally (1-33% of time on the job), Frequently (34-66% of time on the job), Constantly (67-100% of time on the job), or Not Applicable N/A
- Must be able to travel to multiple locations for work (i.e. travel to attend meetings, events, conferences). Occasionally (1-33% of time on the job)
- May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions of cold, heat, wet, and humidity. N/A
- May be exposed to outdoor or warehouse conditions of loud noises, vibration, fumes, dust, odors, and mists. N/A
- Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, or other equipment. N/A
- Subject to exposure to hazardous material. N/A
All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be responsible for performing all other assigned duties given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation
“Sanitas is a global healthcare organization expanding across the United States. Our services include primary care, urgent care, nutrition, lab, diagnostic, health care education and resources for our patients. We strive to attract professionals who believe in our mission, vision and are dedicated to the service of our patients and their families creating a memorable experience through compassion, respect, and kindness.”
Job Summary
Behavioral Health Counselors are core members of the Sanitas medical team and provide hope, empowerment, and psychoeducation in order to promote autonomy and self-management by arranging comprehensive mental health care services in a primary care setting.
Essential Job Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Develop and implement care plans
- Complete and maintain all documentation in a timely and accurate manner according to all federal, state and center guidelines
- Collaborate with a variety of health professionals in the patient’s circle of care including but not limited to primary care providers, care nurses, care coordinators, community health workers, psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals and specialists
- Ensure a comprehensive continuity of care
- Provide individual, family or group educational interventions
- Guide patients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their diagnosis
- Assist patients in adjusting to life and making changes
- Participate in regularly scheduled weekly caseload consultation and complex case review meetings
- Facilitate care plan adjusts for patients who are not improving as expected in consultation with the medical providers
- Facilitate referrals to the appropriate provider or in-house intervention program as clinically indicated
- Connect patients and family members with community and social resources
- Guide clinical staff on how to manage common behavioral health situations
- Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders
- Facilitate patient engagement and follow-up care
- Support psychotropic medication management as prescribed by medical providers, focusing on treatment adherence monitoring, side effects, and effectiveness of treatment
- Promote early detection, accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment, and ongoing support, ultimately leading to improved overall well-being for individuals facing these challenges
- Track treatment response and monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications
- Provide or facilitate in-clinic or outside referrals to evidence-based psychosocial as clinically indicated
- Guide clinical staff on how to manage common behavioral health situations
- Resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
- The position includes providing behavioral health services via telehealth, consistent with state and federal guidelines
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Required Education
- Master’s degree in counseling or related field (Social work, Mental health counseling, marriage and couples’ therapy) from accredited program.
Required Experience
- Relevant experience 1 year.
Required Licenses and Certifications
- BLS certification.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with mentally or emotionally disabled persons and their families.
- Flexible schedule weekdays – weekends.
- Good communication and listening skills.
- Ability to show empathy and compassion.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferably 1 year of experience providing CBT-based interventions with adults with depression and anxiety.
- Registered Mental Health Counselor Interns are preferred.
Financial Responsibilities
- This position does not currently have financial responsibilities.
Budget Responsibilities
- This position does not currently have budget responsibilities.
Languages
- English is required.
- Spanish is preferred.
Travel
- This position requires the ability to travel in the assigned region.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Includes all patient-facing clinical staff ( Medical Assistants, Phlebotomists, Mammography Technologists, Radiologic Technologists, Multi-Specialty staff, Providers) as well as Facilities Technicians. These positions typically require prolonged standing and walking, frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling of equipment or supplies (up to 50 pounds), manual dexterity, and compliance with infection control and safety protocols. Facilities Technicians may also perform repairs, renovations, remodeling, preventive maintenance, and use tools and equipment to support our medical centers.
Environmental Conditions
Inside: The employee is subject to environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The worker is subject to noise; there may be sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
Physical/Environmental Activities
Please confirm for the following questions if these working conditions are encountered Occasionally (1-33% of time on the job), Frequently (34-66% of time on the job), Constantly (67-100% of time on the job), or Not Applicable N/A
- Must be able to travel to multiple locations for work (i.e. travel to attend meetings, events, conferences). Occasionally (1-33% of time on the job)
- May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions of cold, heat, wet, and humidity. N/A
- May be exposed to outdoor or warehouse conditions of loud noises, vibration, fumes, dust, odors, and mists. N/A
- Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, or other equipment. N/A
- Subject to exposure to hazardous material. N/A
All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be responsible for performing all other assigned duties given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation
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What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health counselor jobs across Arizona.
- Active Arizona licensure such as LAC, LPC, LASAC, or LCSW issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related behavioral health field
- Experience delivering individual and group therapy in a clinical or community behavioral health setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records platforms such as Avatar, Credible, or similar behavioral health EHR systems
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices including motivational interviewing, CBT, and trauma-informed care models
- Valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card issued through the Arizona Department of Public Safety
Behavioral Health Counselor Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a behavioral health counselor in Arizona?
Becoming a behavioral health counselor in Arizona requires licensure through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners, which oversees credentials including the Licensed Associate Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor, and Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor. Candidates must hold a master's degree in a qualifying behavioral health field, complete supervised clinical hours, and pass the required national board examination. Applications and supervision requirements are outlined by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
Which companies hire behavioral health counselors in Arizona?
Employers hiring behavioral health counselors in Arizona right now include NATIVE HEALTH, Recovia, and University of Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Arizona's large integrated health systems, federally qualified health centers, and tribally operated behavioral health programs create consistent year-round demand for licensed and associate-level counselors throughout the state.
Which Arizona cities have the most behavioral health counselor jobs?
Phoenix, Tucson, and Scottsdale have the most behavioral health counselor openings in Arizona. Phoenix dominates the market as the state's largest metro, home to major health systems and community mental health networks, while Tucson benefits from the University of Arizona Health Network and a dense cluster of community behavioral health agencies, and Flagstaff reflects growing demand driven by Northern Arizona's tribal health partnerships and regional hospital expansion.
Are there remote behavioral health counselor jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields because much of behavioral health counseling involves in-person therapeutic relationships, crisis response, and supervised clinical hours. About 75% of behavioral health counselor openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and telehealth platforms have made remote work most accessible for outpatient talk therapy, case management coordination, and intake assessment roles.
How can I get hired as a behavioral health counselor in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is pursuing a Licensed Associate Counselor or Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor credential through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners, which allows supervised practice while you build clinical hours. Banner Health and Valleywise Health both operate structured supervision programs and hire associate-level counselors into entry roles. Candidates transitioning from case management, peer support specialist, or crisis line work at agencies such as La Frontera Center or Community Bridges gain relevant experience that makes them competitive for counseling assistant and behavioral health technician openings that frequently lead to clinical roles.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health counselor jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to behavioral health counselor jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings from employers across Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, and beyond. Find roles that fit your license level, specialization, and preferred setting, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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