Clinical Therapist at NorthSight Recovery – Mesa, Arizona

About NorthSight Recovery

Our History NorthSight Recovery was founded to create a safe, inclusive, and healing environment for individuals navigating mental health and substance use challenges. Built on the principles of dignity, hope, and empowerment, NorthSight continues to grow while staying grounded in its mission: to improve lives through exceptional care, community, and connection.

Our Core Values Like the compass in our logo, our values guide every step we take: Connection – We build meaningful connections with our clients, staff, and community, showing compassion and commitment in all, we do. Hope – We lead with hope, empowering clients to see their progress and staff to dream big, believing in the potential for positive change. Innovation – We think beyond the status quo, using creative solutions and partnerships to improve care and address social needs. Personal & Professional Growth – We value learning and lived experience, encouraging curiosity and growth to advance our mission and impact.

About the role

As a Clinical Therapist, you’ll provide therapy services that foster healing and long-term recovery. You’ll guide clients through intake, treatment planning, crisis support, and ongoing therapy, ensuring every step aligns with our values of compassion and quality care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the client and their natural supports to develop and implement an effective service plan, takes time to explain the available clinical options to the client and their natural supports and identifies the advantages and disadvantages of the options
• Provides clinically appropriate psychotherapy services in accordance with applicable ethical code(s), rules, and regulations
• Serves as the point of contact for coordination and communication with other systems where clinical knowledge of the case is crucial
• Assists in screening and coordinating integrated services for clients
• Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of treatment through the ongoing assessment of the client and their natural supports that may result in a modification to the service plan, as necessary
• Ensures coordination of care out of the area, out of the state or out of the Arizona system prior to discontinuation of services
• Maintains a thorough and comprehensive client record
• Participates in individual and group supervision that meet the standards set by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners, and in accordance with organizational policy
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Social Work.
• Active Arizona Associate License, Independent License preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a team-based, client-centered environment.

Core Competencies

• Trauma-Informed Clinical Practice
  Integrates trauma-informed principles into assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions to support client safety and recovery.
• Clinical Assessment and Treatment Planning
  Demonstrates competency in evaluating client needs using evidence-based tools and developing individualized treatment plans.
• Clinical Documentation and Regulatory Compliance
  Maintains timely and compliant documentation that meets licensing, Joint Commission, and payer requirements.
• Professional Ethics and Clinical Judgment
  Applies ethical decision-making, maintains professional boundaries, and adheres to licensing standards and scope of practice.