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Associate Therapists

Job Position Opening

About Arizona Relationship Institute

The Arizona Relationship Institute is a licensed counseling agency providing Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and EMDR to individuals, couples, families and groups.  The AZRI team mission is “facilitating resilience through healing relationships”.  All our therapists are trained in and pursuing certification in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and EMDR.  As a licensed facility, we are proud to serve clients who carry Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance as well as self-pay clients.

Our clients are high functioning professionals dealing with various life transitions and seeking to improve the quality of their lives.  We specialize in treating relational distress within couples and families, infidelity, trauma, sexual difficulties, desire discrepancy, faith crises and faith transitions.  We pride ourselves in being a safe haven and secure base for clients and therapists of diverse populations.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate

This position is best suited for a highly motivated therapist who enjoys private practice but does not want the hassle or stress of running their own practice (marketing, billing, scheduling, rent, etc…).  It is also suitable for someone who prefers working as part of a collaborative team of therapists, rather than practicing in isolation.

Benefits

Weekly EFT Supervision 

(EFT Certified Supervisor, AAMFT Approved Supervisor, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist):

  • • EFT supervision toward EFT Certification (live, video review and consultation).
  • • Training on practicing EFST (Emotionally Focused Sex Therapy).
  • • Training and practice in Integrated Sensate Focus (ISF intervention developed by Dr. Gold).
  • • Also have additional outside supervision provided towards AZLMFT licensing requirements.

Professional Growth and Development, including: 

  • • Support with developing your own clinical interests and specializations.
  • • Opportunities for providing attachment-based, trauma-informed groups and educational workshops aligning with your interests and areas of specialization.
  • • Opportunities for providing Hold Me Tight® Workshops and weekly groups.
  • • Learning about private practice and creating your own once you are independently licensed.

 Administrative Services: 

  • • Front Office Staff with Scheduling Support.
  • • Billing Services.

Marketing: 

  • •Website (opportunity to create your own blog articles through the website and/or video blog).
  • • Facebook and Google Ads/SEO.
  • • Marketing for groups and workshops you provide.
  • •  Business cards. 
  • •  Modern and attractive office space with desert views. 

Skills / Requirements

Technology for video recording and storing video of sessions on our HIPPA compliant secure server for review in supervision.

This position requires a strong work ethic and the ability to take pride in the quality of services you are providing.  We are looking for someone who has a vision of what is possible and has the creativity, professionalism and drive to bring that vision to fruition. A balance of attention to detail and paperwork with person-ability and warmth is a must.  You must be willing to work within the constraints of agency regulations and insurance reimbursement with a positive attitude.  Dedication to the team and the overall growth of the practice is vital.  

  • • Masters in Counseling or Marriage & Family Therapy.
  • • Must not practice independently outside of the agency in any capacity.
  • • 20 client hours per week (plus the additional time needed for case management, consultation & record keeping).
  • • Willingness to work weekends as needed.
  • • Willingness to comply with documentation protocol necessary for receiving insurance reimbursement.
  • • Competency with documenting “medical necessity” in progress notes and treatment plans.
  • • Completion of notes and other required documentation within 24 hours of completion of session.
  • • Comfortable working with high status, high conflict couples.
  • • Must have a smartphone, computer access and be comfortable with technology.
    Technical Proficiency.
    • Using electronic management software for client records.
    • Comfortable using Microsoft Office 365 products (outlook, word, excel, power point, etc.).
    • Video recording sessions and reviewing therapists’ sessions.

Areas of Interest

 Commitment to continuing education in:

• EFT, EMDR and trauma-informed care.
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Externship (or imminent plans to attend)
• Commitment to becoming a Certified EFT Therapist
• Maintain membership in AZEFT and ICEEFT (or imminent plans to join).
• EMDR Level I & II Training (or imminent plans to attend).
• Participation in weekly supervision and administrative meetings.

Interest in:

• Emotionally Focused Sex Therapy with a focus on treating female sexual difficulties.
• Trauma informed care
• Faith crises
• LGBTQ population
• Spirituality integration with diverse faith orientations
• Willingness to assist with facilitating Hold Me Tight® workshops

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Sunday – CLOSED
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Tuesday – 9:00AM – 8:00PM
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Friday – 9:00AM – 8:00PM
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7565 East Eagle Crest Drive
Suite 201 (Top Floor)
Mesa, AZ 85207

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