Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) – SMI Residential Program LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Psychologist

Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) – SMI Residential Program

Independently licensed clinician in Arizona, such as LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Psychologist, with experience in SMI and residential behavioral health.

Guest house Homes
West Valley / Phoenix Metro Area, AZ
Full-Time
Salary: $65,000–$85,000 annually

Job Summary

Trinity Recovery Homes is seeking a strong, organized, and compassionate Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) to support adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) in a growing multi-site Behavioral Health Residential Facility (BHRF) program.

This is a clinical leadership role focused on day-to-day clinical execution within the residential setting. The BHP is responsible for clinical referral screenings, continued-stay reviews, therapeutic oversight, clinical guidance to direct care staff, and oversight of structured behavioral health programming across homes.

The ideal candidate is clinically sharp, strong in documentation, grounded in trauma-informed and recovery-oriented practice, and comfortable guiding staff in a residential environment serving adults with complex psychiatric needs.

Responsibilities

• Review and clinically screen new resident referrals for appropriateness, safety, and placement fit
• Complete monthly continued-stay and clinical review documentation that is timely, defensible, and audit-ready
• Provide clinical guidance and behavioral oversight to Behavioral Health Technicians and BHT/Caregiver staff regarding symptom changes, behavioral concerns, group facilitation, and de-escalation strategies
• Oversee therapeutic and behavioral health programming, including consistency of twice-daily groups across homes
• Support clinically appropriate placement decisions, ongoing resident stability, and structured behavioral interventions
• Collaborate with the Clinical Director, Director of Operations, House Managers, health homes, case managers, and external providers as needed
• Participate in case review, interdisciplinary coordination, and clinical planning meetings as assigned
• Maintain timely, accurate, and professional clinical documentation
• Support a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented approach to resident care

This Role Is Not

• Scheduling, HR, or operations management
• Medical or psychiatric provider authority
• Required Qualifications
• Must meet Arizona qualifications to serve as a Behavioral Health Professional (BHP)
• Experience working with adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) in a behavioral health setting
• Strong clinical documentation, assessment, and follow-through skills
• Experience with one or more of the following:
• clinical assessments
• admission screenings
• continued-stay reviews
• treatment planning
• level-of-care determinations
• Experience providing counseling, therapeutic support, or clinically guided behavioral interventions within scope
• Ability to provide clinical guidance and behavioral oversight to direct care staff while maintaining professionalism and boundaries
• Ability to work across multiple residential homes and manage deadlines consistently
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel between sites as needed
• Must pass all required background and employment clearancesPreferred Qualifications
• Experience in BHRF, residential behavioral health, crisis, inpatient psychiatry, or community behavioral health
• Experience supporting adults with psychosis, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, PTSD, major depression, or co-occurring conditions
• Experience guiding direct care staff in behavioral interventions, crisis response, and de-escalation strategies
• Experience coordinating with health homes, case managers, outpatient teams, hospitals, and referral sources
• Experience working in recovery-oriented, strengths-based, and trauma-informed care environmentsCompensation & Benefits
• Salary: $65,000–$80,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Retirement plan with organization contribution or match
• Mission-driven work environment with leadership support

Why Trinity Recovery Homes

• Mission-driven organization focused on recovery, dignity, and structured support
• Opportunity to shape and strengthen residential behavioral health programming
• Growing leadership team focused on quality and accountability
• Strong clinical leadership support in a residential setting
• Meaningful work with adults in need of consistent, structured, and compassionate behavioral health support

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• Occasional evening or weekend clinical consultation as needed

Application Questions

• Do you currently meet Arizona qualifications to serve as a Behavioral Health Professional (BHP)? Independently licensed clinician in Arizona, such as LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Psychologist, with experience in SMI and residential behavioral health.
• How many years of experience do you have working with adults with Serious Mental Illness?
• Do you have experience with clinical assessments, admission screenings, continued-stay reviews, or treatment planning?
• Do you have experience providing clinical guidance, counseling, or therapeutic support in a behavioral health setting?
• Are you comfortable working across multiple residential homes?

To Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your experience with:

• adults with serious mental illness
• residential or behavioral health settings
• clinical documentation, screenings, reviews, counseling, or staff guidance

Pay: $35.00 - $43.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Clinical counseling: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Counseling Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $85,000