Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) Mental Health Therapist Details

AZ Health Path, Inc. - Scottsdale, AZ

Employment Type : Full-Time

We are looking for a Licensed Associate Counselor to do IN-HOME counseling for chronically ill or disabled clients whom are UNABLE to travel or come to the office for counseling. Due to COVID-19 sessions may be conducted via TELEMEDICINE until the crisis is over.

Most clients suffer from depression, anxiety, or adjustment disorders and need weekly visits.
Must have a knowledge of treatment planning, intake procedure, counseling that addresses anxiety and depression and life changes that are pertinent to the elderly. Must also be able to work independently, at home, or in an office setting during the pandemic. Supervision is required once a week in a group setting, and is available individually as needed, daily.

AZ Health Path, Inc. is a growing for-profit agency that is dedicated to working with a population that cannot get out of their homes for services due to disability or circumstance. Currently, we are doing video and telephone appointments, due to covid. However, we will be eventually going back to in-person sessions, where the candidate would be required to drive to the client's home or nursing facility once we resume in person visits.

Candidate must have a Master's Degree in Counseling. They must also have passed the licensing exam and have received an Arizona Licensed Associate Counselor License in order to apply.
Candidate would do well to have a knowledge of Geriatrics, and Holistic Health and Naturopathic Medicine, but it is not required.

We are a fun, and integrated health care facility with a Naturopathic doctor on staff. We offer an employee discount on supplements and store goods. We offer a lot of unique benefits to our counselors and also enjoy retreats and outings for team building, several times a year. We value our counselors, and consider them to be part of our family-encouraging them towards personal AND professional success.
This is a 1099, independent contractor, full time position with a set schedule. Starting pay is $30-40 per client contact, depending on experience, with a 90 day review and room for advancement in the future. An additional bi-monthly bonus program is available.

FREE Supervision for LPC licensure is provided as part of your contract. We are looking for a one year minimum commitment contract from our candidate.
The areas we cover IN HOME counseling SERVICES span all over the greater metropolis, including the East, West, and Central parts of the Valley. Currently, we are seeking a Phoenix and a Mesa and Chandler provider.

Job duties will include intake assessment, treatment planning, cognitive behavioral counseling, talk therapy, working with depression and anxiety and change of life issues. Must be able to work alone and also receive supervision from a team and supervisors.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
We are doing telehealth and video sessions during the pandemic. This will change once it is safe to do in person sessions again.

Posted on : 3 years ago