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Mental Health Therapist
Job Brief
Are you on the hunt for a job where the grass is truly greener? A job you actually enjoy with reasonable expectations? A place where you're respected, cared for, and supported—not just with kind words but with real funding, too? Look no further—we're the perfect fit for you!
At Inner Balance, you’ll find a nurturing environment where you can grow and feel valued. However, if you're someone who prefers to clock in and out without a word, or if 25 clients seem too overwhelming, then we might not be your match. But if you’re eager to grow and find a home, we’re the place for you.
At Inner Balance, we’re dedicated to nurturing and supporting our therapists’ growth. We cover the cost of EMDR training and provide an additional $1500 for your professional development. Our goal is to ensure our therapists are not only trauma-aware but also trauma-informed, fully equipped to heal our community.
Come join us and find a place where you can thrive!
Responsibilities
Maintain a professional appearance- and attitude in face-to-face interactions as well as on social media/internet.
Complete intake assessments and other assessments
Effectively create and carry out treatment plans using evidence-based practices.
See a minimum of 25 clients/couples each week and schedule 30 clients/couples a week to account for cancellations.
Complete progress notes within 24 hours of time of service.
Maintain client’s charts and keep complete and correct documentation.
Complete discharge summaries as required by insurance.
Develop rapport with clients in order to facilitate a healthy professional relationship.
Exercise sound clinical and professional judgment. Follow all rules and statutes issued by the AZBBHE, and comply with all ethical codes and standards related to your profession.
Attend supervision or clinical oversight at least twice a month, all required meetings/training, and, if independently licensed, one peer consultation group a month.
Follow all policies and procedures in IBC’s handbook and policies and procedures manual
Requirements
Master’s degree in professional counseling or related field and licensed in the state of Arizona (LPC, LAC, LCSW, LMSW, LAMFT, etc.).
Knowledge and clinical experience with adults with mental health issues (trauma, anxiety, transitional issues, parenting, depression, personality disorders, LGBTQIA+ etc.)
Must have knowledge of current theoretical approaches to the delivery of counseling services.
Must have knowledge of strategies for examining, applying, and evaluating therapy concepts. Additional skills required include a thorough knowledge of the clinical aspects of the mental health field.
Must be willing to complete the EMDR Basic Training through an EMDRIA-approved trainer and use training in clinical practice.
Must be willing to complete within the first 30 days a course on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy provided by Inner Balance.
This role requires a commitment of 40 hours a week to ensure all assigned tasks are completed on time.
Benefits
80 hours of sick/vacation time a year and 9 paid Holidays
Training Fund: $1,500
Basic EMDR Training ($1,750)
Supervision for independent licensure
Consultation towards EMDR certification
Health, vision, dental and life insurance
Employment Details: FLSA non-exempt W2 position
Online Library of additional trainings
Quarterly trainings w/CEUs provided by the practice
Salary
Associate License Pay
Number of clients: Amount Paid Per Billable Session
0-20 clients: $769.23/Week Flat Rate
21-25 clients: $40/Per Billable Session
26-30 clients: $45/Per Billable Session
31-35 clients: $50/Per Billable Session
36+ clients: $55/Per Billable Session
Example: If you see 28 clients a week (28 Billable Sessions x $45), you will make $1,260/week, $2,520/paycheck, and $60,480 a year working 48 weeks.
Independent License Pay
Number of clients: Amount Paid Per Billable Session
0-20 clients: $865.20/Week Flat Rate
21-25 clients: $45/Per Billable Session
26-30 clients: $50/Per Billable Session
31-35 clients: $55/Per Billable Session
36+ clients: $60/Per Billable Session
Example: If you see 28 clients a week (28 Billable Sessions x $50), you will make $1,400/week, $2,800/paycheck, and $67,200 a year working 48 weeks.
To Apply
We are only accepting applications for full time contractors.
To apply for this position please submit the following to hello@innerbalanceaz.com
*This job description is subject to change at any time dependent on the needs of the company.
COVID-19 Considerations:
Within our office space, clients and therapists are spaced at least six feet apart with sanitizing between each client as well as clear face masks when requested. Providers may also work remotely for part of their schedule (telehealth).
A cover letter
Resume
About Inner Balance Counseling
Providers at Inner Balance Counseling specialize in treatment for Complex Trauma, Dissociation, and the disorders that are comorbid with trauma (Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, OCD, Self-harm, Substance Abuse and Codependency/love addiction).
We utilize treatment methods that include, but are not limited to:
- CBT
- EMDR
- DBT
- Structural Dissociation
- Any and all solution-focused, person-centered, and strength-based approaches
About our clinical director
Katy Kandaris, MA, LPC is an outpatient Licensed Professional Counselor certified in EMDR and an EMDRIA certified Consultant.
She has a private practice in Mesa, Arizona that provides comprehensive outpatient treatment for adults and adolescents with a variety of psychological needs.
She has over a decade of experience in the field, with specialty training in EMDR, dissociation, dual diagnosis, substance use and codependency/love addiction. Katy is eager to pass on the knowledge she has learned to a therapist-in-training and help shape their clinical expertise.
Want to get EMDR Certified?
We offer EMDR certification training for both individuals and groups. Find out how our EMDR training packages can help you better serve your current and future clients.
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Inner Balance Counseling
1234 S Power Rd Suite 252
Mesa, AZ 85206
1414 W Broadway Rd Suite 122
Tempe, AZ 85282
Front office: Monday - Friday 9am-3pm
By appointment only.