Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) - Primary Therapist

Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) - Primary Therapist
$60,000 - $80,000/ year
Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm
Mesa, AZ

The counselor will work with individuals experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. CLINICAL SUPERVISION is provided.

Responsibilities

• Complete client intakes, assessments, and clinical evaluations.
• Utilize evidence-based approaches such as CBT, motivational interviewing, and crisis intervention.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans.
• Lead and facilitate family-focused AND individual therapy.
• Prepare utilization review documentation for insurance authorization while maintaining timely, accurate, and HIPAA-compliant clinical records.
  

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related discipline.
• Active LAC or LPC license in Arizona.
• Experience with therapeutic modalities such as CBT, addiction counseling, grief counseling, psychodynamic therapy, behavioral therapy, or other evidence-based approaches.
• Telehealth experience preferred
• Passion for helping individuals and continuing professional growth.

APN Staffing and Employment Solutions is a recruiting firm specialized in working with clients and candidates in the healthcare and automotive industry. While hiring employees can be an extremely rewarding experience, it takes time and attention that companies don’t often have.

Since 1991, APN has placed over 15,000 candidates by listening to the needs, personality and style of clients and candidates to find the right fit for the team. Working with companies of all sizes in the private, non-profit and government sectors to provide permanent placements, temporary-to-permanent placements and contract staffing, APN prides itself on our ability to retain client and candidate relationships. What was originally a small business with one employee specializing in the automotive industry is now a profitable company spanning multiple industries, working with clients and candidates across the country.

Nearly 30 years later, our mission still stands strong – “To provide our clients with the best”, and we will do that for you with honesty and integrity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please contact us for more information!