Mental Health Jobs in Tucson, AZ
Mental health jobs in Tucson are concentrated across Banner Health, Tucson Medical Center, community behavioral health agencies, and the University of Arizona Health Sciences corridor near Midtown and the Rincon district, with strong demand in outpatient counseling, crisis intervention, and substance use treatment. Employers hiring right now include US Department of Veterans Affairs, KBR, and Easter Seals Blake Foundation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Special Operations Licensed Mental Health Counselor (On-Site) (492 SOW/Davis Monthan AFB, AZ)Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBR is a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers; but we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely. We maintain a highly qualified workforce to help care for service people and astronauts across the world. We attract the best minds because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness, and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions and services.
We are actively recruiting for multiple Licensed Mental Health Counselors to support our Nation’s Special Operation Forces and their families, through the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) program. In these roles we are looking for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to work within a unit, on-site, as a Behavioral Health Counselor. Locations include Hurlburt / Duke Field, FL; Cannon AFB, NM.
You will be responsible for, but not limited to:
Implementing policies, conducts screenings, clinical counseling and case management services, and prevention programming.
Serve as a point of contact for behavioral health services for active-duty Special Operations personnel, retired military members, their families, and others as authorized by DoD policy.
Provide a spectrum of behavioral health interventions, including interviewing, behavioral assessment, and evidenced-based therapies in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological and neuropsychological disorders using the following skills: individual, family and group psychotherapy, couples therapy, alcohol and drug treatment evaluations.
Plan, develop and implement programs designed to foster positive healthy relationships within the family structure and unit connectedness.
Promote and maintain communication and harmonious working relationships within the unit, POTFF program, and other DoD and outside agencies.
Education, Credentialing, Certification, Experience and Clearance requirements:
Master’s Degree in one of the behavioral sciences and able to meet Credentialing and Privileging standards.
LMFT Requirements must include one of the following:
Master's or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE), or
A qualifying graduate degree in an allied mental health field from a regionally accredited education institution in conjunction with a program of marriage and family therapy study that is equivalent to the COAMFTE standards as defined by the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). Must possess a clinical membership credential issued by the AAMFT.
LPC Requirements:
Passed the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Examination (NCMHCE) or an examination determined by the Director, Defense Health Agency or designee as equal in scope, intent, and content to the NCMHCE.
Master’s or higher-level degree from a mental health counseling program of education and training accredited for Mental Health Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs; and
Post-master’s degree counseling practice qualifying for independent licensure. Two years of post-graduate experience in various modalities and skill to provide individual, group, couples, and family treatment/counseling.
Must have a current state license to practice independently as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret or Top-Secret Clearance
Shall have and maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) as required for credentialing at servicing medical treatment facilities.
Must possess a license for independent practice as either a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or a Licensed Professional Counselor from a U.S. state, territory, or district.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
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Mental Health Jobs in Tucson: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mental health job in Tucson?
The strongest hiring comes from community behavioral health centers, federally qualified health centers, the VA Southern Arizona Health Care System, and the University of Arizona's clinical and research programs. Candidates who have experience with bilingual services or working with underserved populations stand out in Tucson's market. Roles concentrate in Midtown, the Fourth Avenue corridor, and near the university, so targeting those employer clusters directly gives you an edge.
Which companies hire mental healths in Tucson?
Companies currently hiring mental healths in Tucson include US Department of Veterans Affairs, KBR, and Easter Seals Blake Foundation, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Tucson's employer mix skews toward nonprofit behavioral health organizations, large health systems, and government-affiliated clinics serving a diverse and largely underinsured patient population.
Are there remote mental health jobs in Tucson?
Yes, though remote availability depends heavily on the role. Direct clinical and crisis work is almost always on-site, while case management coordination, utilization review, and telehealth therapy positions are frequently remote or hybrid. About 10% of mental health openings tied to Tucson are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with telehealth counseling being the segment most likely to allow full remote work.
How can I get a mental health job in Tucson with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a behavioral health technician or peer support specialist role, which Tucson's nonprofit agencies and crisis residential programs routinely hire without prior clinical licensure. Organizations serving the Pascua Yaqui Tribe and Tohono O'odham Nation, as well as school-based behavioral health contractors, also bring on entry-level support staff. Bilingual ability in Spanish and a completed bachelor's in psychology or social work puts candidates at the front of the line with most local hiring managers.
Which industries hire the most mental healths in Tucson?
The sectors hiring the most mental healths in Tucson are Government & Public Sector and Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Tucson's large uninsured and underinsured population, combined with its military presence at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, keeps community health, veterans' services, and county-contracted behavioral health programs among the most active local employers.
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