PRN Behavioral Health Counselor LAC LPC LMSW LCSW

About the role

Banner Staffing Services-AZ, based in Mesa, Arizona, is the internal staffing (registry) provider for Banner Health, offering opportunities within one of the nation’s leading health systems. As a BSS employee you can apply at any time as an internal applicant to regular full‑time or part‑time positions across Banner Health. Registry employment provides competitive wages, paid orientation, flexible schedules (select positions), fewer shift cancellations, weekly pay, a 403(b) pre‑tax retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program, employee wellness program, discount entertainment tickets, restaurant/shopping discounts, and an auto purchase plan. Note that BSS registry roles do not guarantee hours and do not include a medical benefits package.

This specific opening is for a Behavioral Health Counselor (LMSW/LCSW/LPC) to work in the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital in Scottsdale. The role involves conducting IOP groups, completing intake and outpatient assessments, providing treatment for chemical dependence and mental health challenges, and floating to inpatient units to support case management and IOP intake clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and direct psychotherapy to individuals, families, and groups.
• Coordinate all aspects of patient care from admission to discharge, interacting with physicians and the clinical treatment team.
• Provide education and orientation for patients, families, and others to support the therapeutic process.
• Collaborate with patients in developing written treatment plans, including patient and family involvement in assessment, treatment, education, and discharge planning.
• Monitor patients on an ongoing basis to assess needs and facilitate treatment and interventions.
• Document clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment plan, diagnostic summaries, and progress charting in a timely manner.
• Actively participate as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and maintain effective working relationships with physicians and peers.
• Provide clinical updates to managed care representatives to assure coordination and reimbursement of services.
• Conduct cognitive testing and document results when required.
• Coordinate with community‑based providers to ensure optimal post‑discharge care and maximize treatment outcomes.
• Manage and provide direct care of patients in behavioral health treatment programs, including specialty or cross‑disciplinary areas.
• Monitor, reassess, and document treatment programs.
• Interact with patients, families, groups, all levels of clinical staff, and physicians within the assigned program.
• Maintain external contacts with managed care providers, community resources, and referral agencies.
• Provide indirect supervision to associate‑level therapists pursuing independent licensure, including weekly supervision and appropriate documentation.
• Review and sign off on clinical documentation (e.g., treatment plans, assessments) from non‑licensed staff within 72 business hours of completion.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, behavioral health, or a related human services field (or educational requirement as mandated by state board to maintain licensure).
• Behavioral Health licensure required in the field of specialty as mandated by state board or regulatory agency (e.g., LCSW where applicable).
• Proficiency typically achieved with 2 years of experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Ability to work with a diverse population and possess interpersonal skills and knowledge needed for the assigned specialty.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required at hire and maintained for employment when working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a behavioral health clinical setting serving children.
• Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.
• Completion of a post‑offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen, and background check (employment, criminal, and education).

Qualifications

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Paid orientation
• Flexible schedules (select positions)
• Fewer shift cancellations
• Weekly pay
• 403(b) pre‑tax retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee wellness program
• Discount entertainment tickets
• Restaurant/shopping discounts
• Auto purchase plan
• Note: BSS registry positions do not guarantee hours and do not include a medical benefits package.

Pay

Competitive wages.

Schedule

Day shift with PRN availability; IOP intake assessments scheduled randomly Monday‑Friday, 8 am‑5 pm. Coverage of co‑occurring groups for adolescents and adults and chemical dependency groups for adults, which run Tues‑Thurs 12 pm‑3 pm and/or Monday‑Friday 5 pm‑8 pm.