Child Therapist Jobs in Arizona
Child Therapist jobs in Arizona are in strong and steady demand, with openings concentrated in community mental health centers, school-based programs, pediatric behavioral health clinics, and child welfare agencies at every level from associate clinician to clinical director. Phoenix, Tucson, and Chandler anchor most of the hiring, with established employers such as Arizona's Children Association, Southwest Behavioral and Health Services, and Valleywise Health consistently filling child therapist roles. Play therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and autism-related intervention are the specialties drawing the most consistent postings across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Is this you?
- Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare.
- Seeking work life balance.
- Interested in growing professionally.
What we offer Therapists:
- Competitive compensation package with uncapped earning potential
- Comp range of $(76,000-$107,000)-Compensation model based on productivity
- W2 employed position
- Flexible work schedules
- Sign-on bonus
- Cash based incentive plan
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 401K with 4% match
- Part-time and full-time options
- CEUs
- Paid parental leave
- Malpractice insurance provided
Licensed Therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Licensed Therapists that are:
- Fully licensed in Arizona (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
- Experienced in working with the child and adolescent population.
Is this you?
- Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare.
- Seeking work life balance.
- Interested in growing professionally.
What we offer Therapists:
- Competitive compensation package with uncapped earning potential
- Comp range of $(76,000-$107,000)-Compensation model based on productivity
- W2 employed position
- Flexible work schedules
- Sign-on bonus
- Cash based incentive plan
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 401K with 4% match
- Part-time and full-time options
- CEUs
- Paid parental leave
- Malpractice insurance provided
Licensed Therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Licensed Therapists that are:
- Fully licensed in Arizona (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
- Experienced in working with the child and adolescent population.
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What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in child therapist jobs across Arizona.
- Active Arizona licensure as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT from the relevant Arizona board
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or related field
- Experience providing direct therapy services to children, adolescents, or families
- Proficiency in evidence-based modalities such as TF-CBT, play therapy, or DBT
- Ability to complete required fingerprint clearance card issued through Arizona DPS
- Strong documentation skills and familiarity with electronic health record systems
Child Therapist Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a child therapist in Arizona?
Becoming a child therapist in Arizona requires a master's degree in counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy, followed by licensure through the appropriate Arizona board: the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners oversees the LPC, LCSW, and LMFT credentials. Candidates must complete supervised post-graduate hours, pass the relevant national licensure exam, and obtain a fingerprint clearance card from Arizona DPS before working with minors.
How much do child therapists make in Arizona?
Child therapists in Arizona earn a median of about $65,290 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $50,270 for the lowest 10% to over $100,720 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire child therapists in Arizona?
Employers hiring child therapists in Arizona right now include LifeStance Health, Spectrum Healthcare, and Casa de los Ninos, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Arizona's large community behavioral health network, along with school districts and child welfare contractors, means hiring extends well beyond hospital systems into nonprofit and state-funded agencies.
Which Arizona cities have the most child therapist jobs?
Peoria, Tucson, and Chandler account for the greatest share of child therapist openings in Arizona. Phoenix drives volume through its concentration of large behavioral health systems, school districts, and child welfare agencies, while Tucson's University of Arizona Health Network and Pima County community programs anchor demand in the south, and suburban Chandler and Mesa add openings tied to growing family populations and outpatient clinic expansion.
Are there remote child therapist jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because direct child therapy frequently requires in-person assessment and relationship-building. About 100% of child therapist openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. Telehealth roles do exist, and they are most often found in school-consultation, parent-coaching, and adolescent outpatient settings where the clinical model supports a video format.
How can I get hired as a child therapist in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for an associate or resident clinician role while completing the supervised hours required for Arizona licensure through the Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. Large Arizona employers such as Arizona's Children Association and Southwest Behavioral and Health Services regularly hire post-graduate associates specifically to work toward licensure. Candidates coming from case management, behavioral health technician, or school counseling assistant roles have a natural bridge into these positions, and completing a TF-CBT or play therapy foundational training before applying strengthens an application noticeably.
Where can I find and apply to child therapist jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to child therapist jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings from employers actively hiring. Search the listings for roles that match your license level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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