Counselor I (Men's Campus)

We transform lives.

Phoenix Rescue Mission is a place of hope, healing, and new beginnings for men, women, and children facing with hunger, homelessness, addiction, and trauma. We follow Christ’s example of servant-leadership and teamwork in our ministry of rescue and restoration. We are a community who values and celebrates one another and we strive toward excellence together as a certified Best Christian Workplace. At this moment, God is doing important and incredible things at Phoenix Rescue Mission. Do you want to be a part of it?

WHO WILL LOVE THIS JOB

• A compassionate counselor, you find purpose in building meaningful relationships and helping individuals navigate recovery, trauma, and behavioral health challenges.
• An eager learner, you are excited to grow your clinical skills through hands-on experience, supervision, and ongoing professional development.
• A collaborative teammate, you enjoy working alongside multidisciplinary teams to provide coordinated, client-centered care.
• A thoughtful communicator, you listen well, communicate with empathy, and can build trust with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
• A committed Christian, you are energized by spreading God’s Word and growing His Kingdom.

YOUR TOP RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide individual counseling, psychoeducational groups, skills-based groups, and recovery-focused interventions under clinical supervision.
• Conduct intake and biopsychosocial assessments and basic risk screenings under supervision.
• Help clients identify goals, build motivation for change, and develop recovery-oriented coping skills.
• Develop treatment plans under the oversight of a licensed supervisor and support clients in making progress toward established goals.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with PRM standards, billing requirements, and clinical guidelines.
• Monitor client attendance, progress, and engagement and communicate concerns to supervisory staff.
• Collaborate with case management, residential operations, and interdisciplinary teams to support coordinated client care.
• Support crisis intervention efforts by identifying concerns and promptly escalating safety issues to supervisory staff.
• Participate in ongoing training, clinical supervision, and competency development in preparation for associate licensure.
• Participate in client baptisms, graduations, devotions, prayers, and other organizational activities that promote a credible Christian witness and lifestyle.

Requirements

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Meet Arizona Board of Behavioral Health minimum requirements to pursue associate licensure or equivalent.
• Knowledge of counseling theories, evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and recovery principles.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and risk assessment skills.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, organization, and time management skills with the ability to manage a caseload and work effectively in a residential recovery environment.
• Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation, navigate electronic health record (EHR) systems, and uphold confidentiality, ethical, and regulatory standards.
• Ability to build effective therapeutic relationships, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and support the professional development of junior counseling staff.
• Current AZ Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card with no restrictions, or eligibility to obtain with no restrictions.
• A solid and credible Christian witness and lifestyle that exemplifies Christ in character and actions.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Life-giving work that transforms the cities we serve
• Caring and supportive environment
• Generous health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) match program
• Robust paid time off program
• 12 paid holidays annually

Phoenix Rescue Mission is an equal opportunity employer consistent with its rights as a religious not-for-profit organization to exercise employment preferences for members of the Christian faith. Employees must affirm their alignment with the Mission's Statement of Faith and adhere to the Mission's employee policies and guidelines as set forth by the CEO.