Mobile Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor; Geriatric Primary Care

Mobile Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor (Geriatric Primary Care)

At Atlas Medical we're expanding our team and are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor who shares our passion for making healthcare better for all. If you're someone who values meaningful work, thrives in a supportive environment, and believes in enriching the lives of those you encounter, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

East Valley, AZ (Mesa / Apache Junction / Gilbert)

$75,000+ / FFS DOE

Full-Time, W2 Employee

Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Mobile Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor to support a geriatric patient population within a mobile primary care practice. This role partners closely with medical/psychiatric providers to deliver integrated, patient-centered behavioral health services directly in patients' homes, assisted living facilities, and other community settings. It is ideal for clinicians who are highly independent, organized, and comfortable working with medically complex older adults.

The counselor is responsible for managing their own schedule, providing in-person counseling services, and ensuring all documentation meets Medicare and regulatory compliance standards. Providers are independent contractors. Compensation is fee‑for‑service, based on completed visits and submission of compliant documentation.

• Active, unrestricted license in one of the following:
  Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Clinical Psychologist (PhD or PsyD).

• Provide individual therapy and supportive counseling to geriatric patients (primarily Medicare population).
• Address common conditions such as depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, grief, cognitive decline, and chronic illness‑related behavioral health concerns.
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and behavioral health assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized, goal‑oriented treatment plans.
• Utilize evidence‑based, age‑appropriate therapeutic interventions.

• Work closely with mobile primary care and psychiatric providers to support whole‑person care.
• Communicate clinical findings and collaborate on care plans for patients with complex medical and behavioral needs.
• Support caregivers and family members with education, coping strategies, and care planning.

• Provide care in patients' homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes.
• Adapt clinical approach to non‑traditional treatment environments.
• Maintain professionalism, safety awareness, and flexibility in the field.

• Independently create, manage, and maintain a consistent weekly schedule.
• Coordinate directly with patients, caregivers, facilities, and referral sources.
• Optimize scheduling routes and volume to maximize productivity and continuity of care.
• Multiple providers will be referring for steady influx of patients.

• Complete timely, accurate, and defensible clinical documentation for every visit.
• Ensure documentation supports medical necessity in accordance with Medicare guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with CMS regulations, HIPAA requirements, and internal policies and quality standards.
• Submit documentation promptly to support billing and revenue cycle operations.

• Fee‑for‑service model.
• Payment based on completed patient visits and timely submission of compliant documentation.
• No guaranteed salary; compensation is directly tied to productivity and efficiency.

• Active, unrestricted license (required).
• Experience working with geriatric or medically complex populations strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare documentation standards and medical necessity criteria preferred.
• Experience in home‑based, community‑based, or integrated care settings a plus.
• Strong clinical, organizational, and independent decision‑making skills.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel within assigned territory.
• Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems.

• Self‑directed and highly accountable.
• Strong time‑management and route planning skills.
• Clinical confidence working independently in the field.
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Compassionate, patient‑centered approach to elderly populations.
• Commitment to compliance, quality, and ethical practice.

• Fully mobile, field‑based position.
• Flexible schedule determined by the clinician.
• High level of autonomy with support from clinical and administrative leadership.
• Collaborative, team‑based care model integrated with primary care and psychiatric providers.

All Aegis Healthcare employees must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Salary: $75,000