Lead Counselor - Men's Campus

Description

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 natural leader, you enjoy mentoring others, strengthening teams, and helping professionals grow in their clinical knowledge and effectiveness.
• A compassionate counselor, you find purpose in walking alongside individuals as they pursue recovery, healing, and personal growth.
• A collaborative professional, you value working with multidisciplinary teams to provide continuity of care and achieve the best outcomes for clients.
• An excellent communicator, you are skilled at building therapeutic relationships, facilitating groups, and providing guidance during difficult situations.
• A committed Christian, you are energized by integrating biblical principles into your work and modeling Christ-centered care.

 YOUR TOP RESPONSIBILITIES 

• You will counsel clients using evidence-based counseling theories, approaches, and interventions while carrying and managing an advanced client caseload.
• You will prepare and facilitate therapeutic groups and psychoeducational classes to support client engagement, recovery, and personal growth.
• You will maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• You will participate in the on-call rotation and provide timely support, guidance, and crisis response as needed to ensure continuity of care and operational support.
• You will provide behavioral health oversight, mentorship, and guidance to unlicensed clinicians, interns, Recovery Coaches, and counseling staff to ensure ethical, clinical, and professional standards are maintained.
• You will assist with staff trainings and development opportunities to strengthen clinical knowledge, professional growth, and service delivery standards.
• You will lead and support clinical campus activities that promote self-care, community engagement, wellness, and healthy social connections among clients.
• You will support client accountability and growth by providing guidance, corrective interventions, crisis support, and encouragement throughout the treatment process.
• You will facilitate campus tours and program overviews as needed to support organizational awareness, partnership engagement, and community relations.
• You will model and promote Christ-centered care by engaging in discipleship, encouraging biblical principles, participating in ministry activities, and demonstrating a credible Christian witness in professional practice.

Requirements

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE 

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or other behavioral health-related field.
• Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners Associate-level licensure (LMSW, LAC, or LAMFT).
• Experience in prevention, crisis intervention, education, and treatment.
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in dealing with alcohol and substance abuse issues.
• A command of systems used to deliver quality programs and data, including database software and Microsoft Office.
• Comprehensive knowledge of counseling theories, evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, and holistic recovery principles.
• Knowledge of substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and recovery stages.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and case management skills.
• Exceptional active listening skills and excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• A solid and credible Christian witness and lifestyle that exemplifies Christ in character and actions.

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a faith-based, social service, shelter-based, or behavioral health setting.
• Demonstrated experience supervising professionals in a social service setting.
• Knowledge of non-profit health and human services for homeless populations.

 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