This is a real clinical experience. Not coffee runs.
You will work directly with youth, adolescents, and families. You will run groups. You will sit with hard moments and celebrate real progress. If you want to build a clinical foundation that actually prepares you for licensure, this is the place.
We are not just a practicum site. We are a full clinical training environment. Whether you are completing your practicum, your first internship placement, or your second placement, we have a space for you. You do not need to find a new site every semester. We take you through the journey.
WHO WE ARE
Living and Balance Wellness Center is a behavioral health organization founded in 2021, serving individuals ages 6 to 99, including children, adolescents, transition-age youth, adults, and families. We accept commercial insurance, Medicaid, and self-pay. Our offices are in Phoenix and Mesa, and we serve the greater Phoenix metro area including Glendale in offices, schools, homes, and the community. We are a designated Center of Excellence for Transition-Age Youth.
Our interns are not observers. They are part of the care team. They leave here more prepared than most graduates.
OUR MESA LOCATION IS ACTIVELY ACCEPTING STUDENTS RIGHT NOW
Our Mesa office at 736 N Country Club Dr is brand new and fully available. If you are based in Mesa or the East Valley, this is your opportunity. Phoenix placements are available as well.
WHAT THIS PLACEMENT GIVES YOU
Clinical Experience:
- Individual therapy sessions with youth, adolescents, and adults
- Group therapy facilitation
- Family sessions and crisis support
- Case management and care coordination
- EHR documentation in a real multi-payer clinical environment
- Full multidisciplinary team collaboration
Professional Development:
- Weekly 1:1 supervision with a licensed clinical supervisor
- Supervision hours that count toward your licensure requirements
- Flexible scheduling built around your program hour requirements
- Letter of recommendation available for exceptional interns
- Exposure to commercial insurance, Medicaid, and self-pay environments
- A team that takes your growth seriously
WHAT YOUR PROGRAM NEEDS - WE HAVE IT
We understand what your program requires because we have done the research. Here is how we match up:
- GCU CMHC and School Counseling students - we can support your full 700 hours across practicum and internship
- ASU MSW students - we can serve as one or both of your 480-hour placements
- ASU MFT students - we offer the 12-month continuous placement your program requires
- NAU MSW students - our schedule supports your 450-hour field education requirement
- UArizona MA Counseling students - we cover your two-semester 600-hour internship sequence
- All other accredited programs - we work directly with your field placement coordinator to meet your specific requirements
PLACEMENT DETAILS
- Minimum six months - we prefer nine to twelve months for continuity of client care
- 10 to 20 hours per week depending on your program requirements
- Afternoon and evening availability required
- Some daytime availability helpful for school-based and office services
- In-person only - Mesa office primary, Phoenix office also available
THIS IS AN IN-PERSON PLACEMENT
You will be present with clients in offices, schools, homes, and community settings. This is not virtual or hybrid. If you want real, hands-on experience with real people, welcome.
WHO WE ACCEPT
We welcome students at every stage:
- Practicum - first field placement
- Internship I
- Internship II - final placement
We welcome students from:
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Master of Social Work
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- School Counseling
- Rehabilitation Counseling
- Psychology and related fields
You do not need to have completed your practicum to apply. We will work with your program coordinator to make sure your placement meets your requirements.
YOU MIGHT BE A GREAT FIT IF
- You show up ready, even when nobody is checking.
- You can sit with a client in a hard moment without rushing to fix it.
- You take feedback well. Not just politely. Actually well.
- You communicate when things are hard, not just when everything is fine.
- You want to learn more than you want to be right.
- You do not need the credit. You need the growth.
- You believe every client you work with has something worth building on.
THE WAY WE WORK AT LBWC
We show up for each other the way we ask our clients to show up for themselves. We celebrate real wins, have honest conversations, and move together toward the mission. This is a growing organization and we want people who are excited to grow with us.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Currently enrolled in or recently completing an accredited Master-level program in counseling, social work, MFT, school counseling, or a related field
- Minimum 10 hours per week availability including afternoons and evenings
- AZ DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card (or actively in process)
- Ability to pass a background check
- Valid driver's license or photo ID
- Reliable transportation for Mesa, Phoenix, Glendale, and surrounding areas
Required before start date:
- Current TB test
- Drug screening
HOW TO APPLY
Apply directly on Indeed. Upload your resume and tell us in a few sentences where you are in your program and what drew you to this work.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU APPLY
We respond to every application within 48 hours. If you are a fit, we will reach out to schedule a brief phone screen. You will not be left waiting. We respect your time.
Email questions to: [email protected]
Living and Balance Wellness Center is an equal opportunity employer. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience in the communities we serve.
Pay: Up to $15.15 per hour
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
