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cbi

Counselor

Tucson, AZ

Must be licensed at the independent or associate level with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AZBBHE) as Psychologist, Social Worker, Counselor or Marriage and Family Therapist.

cbi

Counselor

Tucson, AZ · On-site

Must be licensed at the independent or associate level with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AZBBHE) as Psychologist, Social Worker, Counselor or Marriage and Family Therapist.

cbi

Counselor

Tucson, AZ

Must be licensed at the independent or associate level with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AZBBHE) as Psychologist, Social Worker, Counselor or Marriage and Family Therapist.

Community Bridges

Counselor

Tucson, AZ

Must be licensed at the independent or associate level with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AZBBHE) as Psychologist, Social Worker, Counselor or Marriage and Family Therapist.

Community Bridges, Inc.

Counselor

Tucson, AZ · On-site

Must be licensed at the independent or associate level with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AZBBHE) as Psychologist, Social Worker, Counselor or Marriage and Family Therapist.

Arizona State Hospital

Job Page

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$70.80K/yr

Must be licensed in the State of Arizona as a Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor (LIAC), Licensed Associate Addiction Counselor (LAAC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate ...

cbi

Counselor-Residential

Tucson, AZ

$16.50 - $21.25/hr

Associate or Independently Licensed Professional with The Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as Psychologist, Social worker, Counselor, Marriage and family therapist or Substance Abuse ...

cbi

Counselor-Residential

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$16.50 - $21.25/hr

Associate or Independently Licensed Professional with The Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as Psychologist, Social worker, Counselor, Marriage and family therapist or Substance Abuse ...

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How much do associate counselor jobs pay per hour?

As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate counselor in Tucson, AZ is $29.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.21 and $35.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Associate Counselor, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Counselor, you typically need a master's degree in counseling or a related field and state licensure or certification. Familiarity with case management systems, counseling software, and evidence-based therapeutic modalities is important. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, active listening, and cultural sensitivity help you connect with and support clients effectively. These skills and qualifications are crucial for building trust, ensuring ethical practice, and delivering impactful mental health care.

What are some common challenges Associate Counselors face when working with clients, and how can they manage them?

Associate Counselors often encounter challenges such as building rapport with clients, managing complex emotional issues, and maintaining professional boundaries. Navigating client resistance or ambivalence can be particularly demanding, especially early in the therapeutic relationship. To manage these challenges, Associate Counselors benefit from regular supervision, ongoing training, and collaborating closely with more experienced colleagues. Additionally, self-care and maintaining a balanced workload are important practices to sustain effectiveness and prevent burnout.

What are associate counselors?

Associate counselors are mental health professionals who have completed the necessary education, such as a master's degree in counseling or a related field, and are working under supervision to gain clinical experience required for full licensure. They provide counseling services to clients dealing with a range of emotional, behavioral, or mental health issues. Associate counselors often work in schools, clinics, private practices, or community organizations, and their work is supervised by a licensed counselor. Their primary goal is to help clients develop coping strategies, improve mental well-being, and achieve personal growth while they work toward independent licensure.
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cbi

Tucson, AZ

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Outpatient Counselor
 

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a variety of different programs throughout Arizona. CBI provides residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient-centered medical homes, medication-assisted treatment, and crisis services to individuals experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness.

CBI is the premiere non-profit fully integrated healthcare provider of substance use and behavioral health programs in Arizona, including prevention, education and treatment using cutting-edge, nationally recognized, evidence-based models.


 Job Summary

The CBI Outpatient Counselor is responsible for ensuring, with the assistance of other treatment team members, that each participant is provided the services necessary to achieve the goals of treatment as outlined in their individualized treatment plan. Outpatient Counselor’s familiarize themselves, through review of the medical/clinical file, with each new participant who is assigned to them, including their assessment and treatment plan, provide counseling services based on best practices models to include group, individual, and family formats as well as provide educational presentations to participants and/or their families as needed. Each area below is defined by specific function as it relates to policy, process, and the governing rules set forth by the Department of Behavioral Health Services (DBHS), Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA), Office of Behavioral Health Licensure (OBHL), and the Code of Federal Regulations. Each employee will be held accountable and responsible for fulfilling each of these duties as well as having the capability to carry them out.


Skills / Requirements

  • Master’s degree in counseling, marriage and family therapy of social work from CSWE-accredited program required. Licensure supervision for the AZBBHE is provided through qualified supervisors approved by AZBBHE
  • Must be licensed at the independent or associate level with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AZBBHE) as Psychologist, Social Worker, Counselor or Marriage and Family Therapist. 
  •  Must be in good standing with the AZBBHE and meet requirements to provide clinical supervision toward licensure.
  • Holds AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card. 
  • Valid Identification required.  
  • Minimum of one (1) year of full-time behavioral health experience is required of this position.  
  • Will consider LAC (Licensed Associate Counselor) or LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker).
  • Prefer LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) or LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker).

CBI Offers an excellent benefits package!

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Supplemental plans - Hospital indemnity/ Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, Dependent Care Savings, Health Care Savings, 401K with employer match - 100% vested upon enrollment, Generous PTO accrual, Wellness programs, Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs, incentives, and more!
  • For the past four years, The Phoenix Business Journal has recognized CBI as one of the top ten healthiest mid-size employers in the Valley.

CBI treats patients from all different walks of life and believes in maintaining the dignity of human life. Recovery is possible!

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