Behavioral Health Crisis Counselor

Behavioral Health Crisis Counselor

Salary

$62,007.00 - $83,706.00 Annually

Location

10005 E. Osborn Rd, Scottsdale, AZ

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

101306-260512

Department

Health & Human Services

Opening Date

05/12/2026

Closing Date

5/26/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

• Description
• Benefits

Definition

Under general supervision of a BHS Program Manager, provides counseling and treatment to clients in a substance abuse and/or general mental health treatment program. May work with both adult and child clients however will primarily serve a specific age population at the discretion of the Department. This job class is treated as FLSA Non-Exempt.

Distinguishing Features: This job class is progressional eligible and differs between Behavioral Health Counselor by level of licensure and years of experience.

Essential Functions: Essential functions may vary among positions and may include the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.

Examples of Tasks

Tasks:

1. Conducts client intake, assessment, evaluation and testing to provide diagnosis.

• Writes treatment plans and progress notes for initial assessment, update reports and aftercare reporting.
• Designs, implements and provides treatment and aftercare programs for clients as well as family counseling.
• Attends court-ordered hearings regarding clients and their programs.

2. Performs individual, group and family counseling for court-ordered, incarcerated and referred individual clients and families.

• Attends weekly multi-disciplinary case staffing meetings to present case summaries, discharge and transfer information.
• Conducts home visits, school site visits and visits to incarceration sites.

3. Serves as a liaison between the service program and treatment centers.

• Actively participates in staffing during client treatment.
• Develops referral resources including, but not limited to, inpatient hospitalization, residential treatment and other services as appropriate.
• Coordinates client needs with other resource programs, agencies and organizations.

4. Attends on-going training to apply for, and retain, professional licensure and/or other counselor related certifications.

• May participate in staff in-service training to improve personal skill set.
• Creates and distributes information to SRPMIC regarding available therapeutic resources.

5. Participates in prevention and early intervention Community awareness events.

6. Provides monthly statistics on client data for monthly and quarterly program reports and other required program data in a proficient manner.

7. Maintains counseling records and writes summaries and reports. Maintains compliance with Program, Division and Department procedures.

8. Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the BHS Program Manager, Behavioral Health Division Director, HHS Administration or other approved designee.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge of methods and techniques of diagnosis and treatment in a behavioral health program.
• Knowledge of general policies, procedures and standards followed in substance abuse and general mental health treatment programs.
• Knowledge of substance abuse, chemical dependency and mental health disease process.
• Knowledge of resources within and outside the Community that may be utilized in the program.
• Knowledge of history and culture of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, tribal laws, rules, customs and traditions.
• Knowledge of SRPMIC DHHS, IHS and other appropriate data systems for client data collection.
• Knowledge of laws and court procedures relating to or applicable to alcohol and substance dependency treatment or other general mental health programs.
• Skill in work management including maintaining confidentiality and managing a heavy caseload.
• Skill evaluating client needs and utilizing programs and SRPMIC resources to meet client needs.
• Skill providing counseling and therapy to individuals, group and families.
• Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with resource agencies, SRPMIC officials, court and legal system members, staff, clients and Community Members.
• Skill maintaining a professional clinical relationship with clients and families.
• Skill maintaining accurate records and preparing appropriate reports.
• Skill writing for publication including pamphlets, bulletins, public relations items, reports, educational and informational materials.
• Skill utilizing the personal computer including MS Office and statistical data reporting software.
• Skill utilizing basic chemical dependency or mental health assessment/testing instruments
• Skill maintaining client records including progress notes, case staffing summaries, discharge summaries and other appropriate paperwork.
• Ability to organize multiple projects, priorities and to oversee targeted completion.
• Ability to use normal tools of the profession including, but not limited to, court orders, Chemical Dependency Assessment Reports, mental health screening tools and psychiatric/psychological evaluations.
• Ability to promote program objectives, develop measurable outcomes and provide services in accordance with program objectives.
• Ability to recognize and develop specialized responses to client's alcohol, substance abuse and mental health needs.
• Ability to work with a variety of populations and clinical disorders.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Education: A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Social Work or closely related Counseling area required
• Experience: At least one (1) year of direct counseling experience or University Internship and Practicum experience as part of achieving Masters Degree in above fields.
• Licensure: No Licensure required, must be licensed eligible.
• Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of education and experience that will allow the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be considered.
• Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill

Special Requirements

• May be required to work beyond normal work hours including nights, weekends and holidays. May be required to travel.
• Employees in, and applicants applying for, jobs providing direct services to children are subject to the "Community Code of Ordinances", Chapter 11, "Minors", Article X. "Investigation of Persons Working With Children".
• New hires in clinical roles must present valid BLS certification (Healthcare Provider BLS for clinicians) prior to the first day of patient care.
• Ensures all patient information is kept confidential and complies with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and SRPMIC HHS policies and procedures.

"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer." Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods:

1. Attached to the application

2. Emailed to HRRecruitment@srpmic-nsn.gov

3. Fax (480)362-5862

4. Mailed or hand-delivered to Human Resources

Documentation must be received by the position closing date.

The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted.

Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Employee Benefits Overview

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) is committed to supporting the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees, designed to enhance your quality of life both at work and at home. Below is a summary of the benefits available to SRPMIC employees. Plan details and eligibility requirements are provided upon hire and are subject to change.

Health Care Benefits

SRPMIC provides medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for all regular full-time employees enrolled in standard plans. These benefits represent a significant part of your total compensation.

Medical: Choose from three plan options to fit your needs-the Low Deductible Plan, the Mid-Deductible Plan, and the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). As a self-funded plan, SRPMIC directly covers the cost of medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision services for all participants.

Dental: Enjoy nationwide access to the Humana Dental PPO/Traditional Preferred network, offering flexibility and choice in selecting dental care providers.

Vision: Coverage is provided through Davis Vision, including eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses. Members also benefit from discounted rates on additional eyewear and services.

Life Insurance: All eligible employees are automatically enrolled in a fully paid basic term life insurance policy with a matching accidental death benefit.

Retirement Plans

SRPMIC supports your long-term financial goals through multiple retirement plan options:

401(k) and Roth Plans: Eligible employees can participate in both pre-tax and post-tax retirement savings plans. SRPMIC contributes 5% of your compensation to the pre-tax 401(k) and matches up to 3% of your salary deferral contributions.

Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS): Available to eligible certified police officers and firefighters.

Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS): Available to Salt River School educators.

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA): A retiree HRA with Health Equity, which is a tax-advantaged employer-funded account that retired employees (Age 55+) can use for qualified medical expenses, including some premiums, and out-of-pocket expenses such as copays and deductibles.

Paid Leave & Holidays

Annual & Sick Leave: Employees accrue separate balances for sick and annual leave each pay period. Sick leave may be used for personal or family illness and medical appointments, while annual leave covers vacation or personal time.

Holidays: SRPMIC observes 15 paid holidays each year, including two discretionary holidays and one day of birthday leave.

Other SRPMIC Paid Benefits

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

SRPMIC offers a confidential Employee Assistance Program through SupportLinc, available at no cost to employees, their dependents, and household members.

Additional Voluntary Benefits

WellPath Wellness Program: A voluntary wellness initiative that encourages healthy living and rewards participation with incentives. Available to all employees and their dependents.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Administered by HealthEquity, FSAs allow you to pay for eligible health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

Health Savings Account (HSA): Available to employees enrolled in the HDHP.

Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance: Employees may purchase additional life and accidental death coverage for themselves and their dependents.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): SRPMIC is a qualified employer under the PSLF program. Employees may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness.

At SRPMIC, we value our employees and are proud to offer benefits that support your health, well-being, and future.

Employer Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

Address 10005 E Osborn Road

Scottsdale, Arizona, 85256

Phone 480-362-7925

480-362-7925

Website http://www.srpmic-nsn.gov/employment