Job Description

Posting number: 100051-262611

Department: Health & Human Services

Job classification: Behavioral Health Counselor I, II or III (Child and Family Services)

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Counseling

**IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION**

Do you want to join a team where you are significant and contributions are valued? The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community may hold your next opportunity.

The Child and Family Services team is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Counselor with extensive experience providing individual and group counseling services to children, adolescents, and families.

Employment Details:

• Location: Scottsdale, Arizona (Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community)
• Status: This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits plan.
• Department: Health & Human Services – Behavioral Health – Child and Family Services
• Salary Ranges:
  • Behavioral Health Counselor I (Master’s degree, unlicensed) – $62,007.00 to 83,706.00 (Annually)
  • Behavioral Health Counselor II (Master’s degree, Associate Level Licensure) – $68,450.00 to 92,407.00 (Annually)
  • Behavioral Health Counselor III (Master’s degree, Independent Level Licensure) – $71,866.00 to 97,015.00 (Annually)

Who are we?

The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) is a sovereign tribe located in the metropolitan Phoenix area. Bounded by the cities of Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, and Fountain Hills, the Community serves over 9,000 tribal members, and all people conduct business over approximately 96 square miles of residential, agricultural, and commercial lands, as a full-service government entity.

What does the job look like?

This position primarily provides in home and community-based services as part of the Circles of Support team, which delivers intensive wraparound support to children and families.

Responsibilities include completing assessments, developing treatment plans, maintaining accurate documentation, participating in crisis intervention, and engaging in community outreach as needed.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Native children and families while working in a collaborative, mission driven environment that values cultural respect and community wellness.

What do you have?

The ideal candidate will be skilled in trauma informed, culturally responsive care and able to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team to support emotional wellness and family stability.

The ideal candidate must have a strong understanding of how to work within a tribal community, including knowledge of SRPMIC culture, values, and community needs.

What do you need?

• A Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or closely related area, AND two (2) years of direct counseling experience.
• One (1) year of full-time supervisory experience in a major behavioral health service-related program
• Licensures: Although Licensure is not required, it is preferred. Licensure can include:

• • Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC);
  • Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist;
  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Why should you apply?

• Make a direct impact on patient experience, safety, and healthcare quality.
• Serve in a mission-driven Department committed to community well-being.
• Being part of a collaborative and culturally grounded team environment.
• Competitive salary and a comprehensive employee benefit program.
• 15 paid holidays plus paid birthday leave.
• Annual Leave and Sick Time accruals based on years of service.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 5% Employer contribution and a 3% match.
• Health Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Wellness Program – Earn credits toward cash or paid time off.

Supplemental information

• May be required to work beyond normal work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Due to the confidential and sensitive nature of this position, the successful completion of an extensive background investigation is required.
• Will be required to travel to client homes and into the community.
• 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”.

Next Steps: Apply at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srpmic
Prior to hiring as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check. Employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

"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) attach to application

2) fax (480) 362-5860

3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

4) Email to hrrecruitment@srpmic-nsn.gov
Documentation must be received by position closing date.

IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted.