Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
5 days ago
Tempe
Job Description Job Title: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) – Mental Health & Substance Use – 1099 Independent Contractor Location: Tempe, AZ Job Type: Contract (1099 Independent Contractor) Compensation: Competitive per-session reimbursement based on CPT codes. Payment is issued biweekly for services rendered and documentation completed. Position Overview This is a 1099 Independent Contractor role for an LPC who will provide direct clinical services to adults and/or adolescents with a wide range of diagnoses. You will work independently with flexibility in schedule while collaborating with a supportive multidisciplinary team of psychiatric providers, case managers, and administrative staff. Key Responsibilities As a Licensed Professional Counselor with Samaria Behavioral Health Center, you will be expected to: • Provide individual psychotherapy, group therapy, and/or family counseling to clients with mental health and/or substance use diagnoses., • Complete biopsychosocial assessments, intake evaluations, and clinical formulations to determine diagnoses and treatment needs., • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based practices., • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), including progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries., • Address issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief/loss, substance use, relapse prevention, and coping skill development., • Facilitate structured psychoeducation groups on topics such as anger management, mindfulness, relapse prevention, emotional regulation, self-esteem, and healthy relationships., • Support clients in crisis situations, including safety planning and coordination of higher levels of care as needed., • Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning, clinical reviews, and collaborative case consultation with other providers., • Clinical experience working with dual-diagnosis or co-occurring disorders populations, • Familiarity with trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, CBT, DBT, or EMDR, • Ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with organizational protocols, • Strong time management and organizational skills, • Comfort with documentation and EHR systems, • Active LPC license in good standing in Arizona, • Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field, • Minimum of 1 year post-licensure experience (preferred), • Experience treating mental health and/or substance use disorders, • Must carry current malpractice/professional liability insurance, • This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position., • Payment is issued biweekly based on services rendered and completed documentation., • Full administrative and billing support, • Credentialing assistance with major insurance payers, • Marketing and client referrals to help build your caseload, • A collaborative, supportive, and mission-driven team, • Secure EHR platform and telehealth software If you are a motivated, ethical, and compassionate LPC looking to work in a flexible, supportive outpatient setting, we invite you to apply and grow your private practice in partnership with Samaria Behavioral Health Center. Job Type: Contract License/Certification: • Level 1 fingerprint clearance card (Preferred) Ability to Commute: • Tempe, AZ 85283 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Tempe, AZ 85283: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person Company DescriptionSamaria Behavioral Health Center is a leading outpatient psychiatric and addiction treatment clinic based in Tempe, Arizona. We provide comprehensive, client-centered care to individuals struggling with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions. Our mission is to promote healing, resilience, and lasting recovery through evidence-based and trauma-informed services. We are currently expanding our clinical team and seeking Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) who are passionate about helping others and experienced in both mental health and addiction recovery work.Samaria Behavioral Health Center is a leading outpatient psychiatric and addiction treatment clinic based in Tempe, Arizona. We provide comprehensive, client-centered care to individuals struggling with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions. Our mission is to promote healing, resilience, and lasting recovery through evidence-based and trauma-informed services.\r\n\r\nWe are currently expanding our clinical team and seeking Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) who are passionate about helping others and experienced in both mental health and addiction recovery work.