Behavioral Health Counselor I, II or III (Re-Entry)

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on individuals re-entering the community? Want to find a supportive team environment committed to rehabilitation and justice reform? The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community may hold your next opportunity.

Who are we? 

The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) is a sovereign tribe located in the metropolitan Phoenix area. Bounded by the cities of Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, and Fountain Hills, the Community serves over 9,000 tribal members, and all people conduct business over approximately 96 square miles of residential, agricultural, and commercial lands, as a full-service government entity. 

SRPMIC Health & Human Services is seeking a dedicated and trauma informed Re-Entry Counselor to provide behavioral health counseling, assessment, and transition planning for individuals incarcerated within the Department of Corrections and Outpatient Counseling. This position focuses on supporting clients as they prepare for release, addressing criminogenic factors, and facilitating a successful return to the community.

Salary Ranges: 

• Behavioral Health Counselor I – license eligible – $62,007 to 83,706 (Annually)
• Behavioral Health Counselor II – Associate Level Licensure – $68,450 to 92,407 (Annually)
• Behavioral Health Counselor III – Independent Level Licensure – $71,866 to 97,015 (Annually)

What do you have?

The ideal candidate is skilled in counseling, culturally responsive practices, and re-entry support, with a passion for reducing recidivism and strengthening community reintegration. Experience with DOC populations, re-entry case management, forensic behavioral health, culturally grounded and strength-based approaches are preferred, but not required.

What does the job look like?

• Provide individual counseling, addressing behavioral health needs, trauma, substance use, and re-entry readiness.
• Facilitate group therapy, including STEP IOP re-entry programming.
• Complete intake assessments, biopsychosocial evaluations, and diagnostic screenings. 
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans.
• Create comprehensive re-entry plans with clients, including support for housing, employment, medical/behavioral health continuity, cultural/community resources, and probation requirements.
• Collaborate with Community service providers, and behavioral health partners to support coordinated release planning.
• Prepare clients for transition by teaching coping skills, decision making strategies, prosocial behaviors, and relapse prevention tools.
• Participate in re-entry staffing meetings, multidisciplinary team discussions, and case coordinating meetings.

What do you need?

• Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related behavioral health field.
• Arizona licensure or eligibility (LAC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT).
• Knowledge of criminogenic factors, re-entry challenges, trauma-informed care, and cognitive behavioral interventions.
• Ability to work effectively inside DOC facilities and collaborate with correctional staff.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Why should you apply? 

• Serve in a mission-driven Department committed to community well-being.
• Competitive salary and a comprehensive employee benefit program.
• 15 paid holidays plus paid birthday leave.
• Annual Leave and Sick Time accruals based on years of service. 
• 401(k) retirement plan with 5% Employer contribution and a 3% match. 
• Comprehensive Health Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Wellness Program – Earn credits toward cash or paid time off.

• May be required to work beyond normal work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Due to the confidential and sensitive nature of this position, the successful completion of an extensive background investigation is required.
• Employees in, and applicants applying for, jobs providing direct services to children are subject to the “Community Code of Ordinances”, Chapter 11, “Minors”, Article X. “Investigation of Persons Working With Children”.

Next Steps: Apply at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srpmic before August 31st.

Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check. 

"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods: 

1) attach to application

2) fax (480) 362-5860

3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

Documentation must be received by position closing date. 

The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted. 

Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.