Part-Time Mental Health & Addiction Counselor/Therapist

**About Brilliant Care Outpatient Clinic** Brilliant Care Outpatient Clinic is dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive, and evidence-based mental health and behavioral addiction treatment services to individuals seeking support, healing, and long-term recovery. Our mission is to empower individuals to overcome mental health challenges, address substance use disorders and behavioral addictions, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and improve their overall quality of life. We believe in a patient-centered, nonjudgmental approach that promotes emotional wellness, personal growth, and sustainable recovery. We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and experienced **Part-Time or Full-time Licensed Therapist** to join our growing multidisciplinary team in Phoenix, Arizona. **Position Summary** The Mental Health & Addiction Therapist will provide professional therapeutic services to individuals experiencing mental health disorders, substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, emotional difficulties, and co-occurring conditions. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical assessment skills, experience in individual and group therapy, and a passion for helping individuals achieve meaningful behavioral and emotional changes. This position requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with clinical staff to deliver high-quality outpatient behavioral healthcare. **Key Responsibilities1. Clinical Assessment & Treatment Planning** * Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and clinical evaluations. * Assess patients for mental health disorders, substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, and co-occurring conditions. * Identify treatment needs, risk factors, strengths, and recovery goals. * Develop individualized, measurable treatment plans based on clinical assessments. * Regularly review and update treatment plans according to patient progress and clinical needs. * Complete appropriate suicide risk assessments, safety planning, and referrals when indicated. **2. Individual & Group Therapy** * Provide individual counseling and psychotherapy to patients with various mental health and addiction-related concerns. * Facilitate structured group therapy sessions focused on recovery, emotional regulation, relapse prevention, coping skills, and behavioral change. * Provide family or couples counseling when clinically appropriate and within the therapist's scope of practice. * Utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including: * Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) * Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills * Motivational Interviewing (MI) * Trauma-informed therapy * Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) * Relapse Prevention Therapy * Psychoeducation and behavioral interventions * Create a safe, supportive, and confidential therapeutic environment. **3. Mental Health & Addiction Treatment** Provide therapeutic support for patients experiencing conditions such as: * Anxiety and depressive disorders * Trauma-related disorders and PTSD * Mood disorders * Emotional and behavioral regulation difficulties * Substance use disorders * Alcohol and drug dependency * Gambling and other behavioral addictions * Stress-related disorders * Grief, loss, and adjustment difficulties * Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders Develop relapse prevention strategies, support recovery goals, and assist patients in building healthier coping skills and long-term behavioral changes. **4. Clinical Documentation & Compliance** * Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential electronic health records (EHR). * Complete progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries within clinic deadlines. * Document clinical interventions, patient responses, and progress toward treatment goals. * Follow HIPAA regulations, professional ethical standards, and applicable Arizona behavioral health requirements. * Participate in quality assurance, clinical reviews, and documentation audits as needed. * Follow established clinic policies and procedures regarding patient safety and confidentiality. **5. Care Coordination & Collaboration** * Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychiatric providers, case managers, clinical supervisors, and other healthcare professionals. * Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and case consultations. * Coordinate referrals for additional services, including psychiatric evaluation, medication management, higher levels of care, and community support. * Communicate professionally with patients, families, and authorized healthcare providers. * Assist with discharge planning and continuity of care. **6. Crisis Intervention & Patient Support** * Recognize warning signs of psychiatric crises, relapse, and clinical deterioration. * Conduct appropriate risk assessments and implement established crisis response procedures. * Develop safety plans and coordinate emergency or higher-level care referrals when necessary. * Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and therapeutic relationships. **Required Qualifications:** * Master's degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a closely related clinical field. * Current, active Arizona behavioral health professional license appropriate to the duties of the position, such as: * Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) * Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) * Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) * Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) * Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) * Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT) * Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC), where appropriate to the assigned scope of services * Associate-level or non-independent licensees must work under all applicable clinical supervision requirements. * Knowledge of mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and behavioral addiction treatment. * Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills. * Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and professional ethical standards. * Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse patient populations. * Current eligibility to practice in Arizona without disqualifying license restrictions. **Preferred Qualifications:** * Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in behavioral health, outpatient mental health, or addiction treatment. * Previous experience in an outpatient behavioral health clinic, intensive outpatient program (IOP), or substance use treatment setting. * Experience providing individual and group therapy. * Experience treating patients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. * Training or certification in CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, or addiction counseling. * Familiarity with electronic health record systems. * Knowledge of Arizona behavioral health documentation and regulatory requirements. * Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus. * What We Offer * Competitive hourly compensation **Ideal Candidate** We are looking for a therapist who is compassionate, dependable, organized, and genuinely passionate about making a positive difference in patients' lives. The successful candidate will demonstrate clinical professionalism, empathy, sound judgment, and the ability to establish trusting therapeutic relationships with patients from diverse backgrounds. Experience working with individuals experiencing both mental health disorders and addiction-related challenges is highly valued. **How to Apply** Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their updated resume, Arizona professional license information, and a brief summary of their relevant clinical experience. **Join Brilliant Care Outpatient Clinic and become part of a team dedicated to transforming lives through compassionate mental health and addiction treatment.** *Brilliant Care Outpatient Clinic is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining an inclusive, respectful, and professional workplace.* * Flexible part-time schedule * Supportive and collaborative clinical environment * Opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary behavioral health team * Meaningful work helping patients achieve mental wellness and recovery * Opportunities for professional development * Potential for additional hours as the clinic grows Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour Work Location: In person