Summit BHC·Tucson, Arizona
The Counselor provides treatment, counseling, and support to clients recovering from addictions and mental health disorders. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, leading therapy sessions, and managing client aftercare and case management.
Associate Counselor - Recovery | Cottonwood Tucson | Tucson, Arizona
The Counselor Two provides treatment, counseling, and support to assist clients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, or mental health disorders, assists with modifying problem behaviors; may also provide counseling services to families of clients.
Responsible for conducting client assessments focused on identifying client history, current presentation, problem areas, ongoing clinical need for treatment and risk assessment.
Responsible for conducting ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the treatment program.
Prepares and carries out client initial treatment planning and treatment plan progress reviews as assigned and documents as required.
Leads assigned group counseling, individual or family sessions and implements evidence-supported treatment modalities as assigned and documents as required.
Provides client and family education relative to substance abuse/psychiatric problems.
Ensures all documentation regarding client care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
Provides crisis intervention and counseling to clients, as needed.
Plans for and completes required documentation of aftercare for assigned clients.
Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
Acts as a liaison between referral sources and clients.
Provides case management duties for clients, ensuring individualized quality care.
Conducts educational workshops both within the Hospital and in the community as required.
Serves as a liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals.
Evaluates the needs of the client to determine the appropriate level of care and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
Must have current and valid licensure or certification (excluding a ‘supervisee’, ‘temporary’, 'in-training', ‘provisional’, or similarly titled designation) as a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency.
CPR certification and de-escalation training required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility.
This position is onsite and is not a remote position.
This position is an Individual Contributor.
Why Cottonwood Tucson?Cottonwood Tucson offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Cottonwood Tucson is an EOE.
Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Arizona often look for candidates who can connect directly with clients through lived experience and strong community-based support skills. These roles can be competitive because they may require a high school diploma, a preferred bachelor’s degree, and quick completion of Peer Support Certification, along with a valid Arizona driver’s license and fingerprint clearance. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification timeline and clearance readiness before applying.