THERAPIST (MA/MSW)

Responsibilities

The Social Services Department at Palo Verde Behavioral Health is seeking a dynamic, full time, Masters level clinicians/social workers to join our Inpatient Therapy team to coordinate care and provide therapeutic treatment for our patients in an 84 bed inpatient setting.

Palo Verde Behavioral Health Hospital provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults suffering from mental health and addictive illnesses. PVBH is an 84 bed, short-term, acute care hospital offering inpatient, partial and intensive outpatient hospitalization, as well as specialized treatment programs for chemical dependency. PVBH has an excellent reputation as an innovative hospital with caring, dedicated staff, experienced in the delivery of behavioral healthcare. Situated in Tucson, AZ, at the base of the Catalina Foothills, PVBH is minutes to Saguaro National Park and the University of Arizona.

Palo Verde offers comprehensive benefits such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Great & affordable benefits
• 401(k) with a match

Job duties include:

• Coordinate care with referral sources and other involved professionals including, but not limited to daily interdisciplinary team meetings, obtaining follow-up appointments, completing urgent engagements, facilitating Adult Recovery Team meetings.
• Maintain and documentation of regular communication with involved professionals and family members as appropriate.
• Return phone calls to professionals and family in a timely manner.
• Encourage patients to participate fully in all aspects of the treatment program including group therapy, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
• Educate and provide patients with community resources to aid in/facilitate recovery.
• Follow safety practices as outlined in Palo Verde Behavioral Health policies and procedures.
• Follow the protocol and guidelines of the inpatient program and other formal treatment programs. Adherence to HIPAA required.
• Help patients benefit from their insurance by timely completion of all paperwork, returning phone calls, and actively participating in utilization management.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups and complete group notes. *Individual therapy not provided in the inpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Education: Masters or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Psychology, Professional Counseling or related degree
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years' experience in mental health
• Licensure/Certification: LAC or LMSW, licensed in Arizona
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