THERAPIST/SOCIAL WORKER (MA/MSW) Inpatient

Responsibilities The Social Services Department is seeking a dynamic, Masters level clinician/social worker to join our Inpatient Therapy team to coordinate care and provide therapeutic treatment for our patients in an 86‑bed inpatient setting. Benefits Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! 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: Preferred Licensure in area of specialty or actively pursuing and near licensure. Minimum Requirements: Must be certified in CPR upon hire and bi‑annually thereafter and must possess or obtain and be able to perform Handle With Care within 30 days of hire and re‑certify as needed. Must complete all required mandatory in‑services annually. Must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card or the ability to obtain. Must be tested for Tuberculosis with a PPD skin test or chest x‑ray upon hire and as required thereafter. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. #J-18808-Ljbffr Universal Health Services