INTAKE THERAPIST (LICENSED)

UHS•Phoenix, AZ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Valley Hospital Phoenix is seeking a dynamic and talented Intake Therapist (MA/MSW) to join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals. The Licensed Therapist performs social services and psychotherapy functions to include assisting patients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs while providing assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy treatment of individuals, couples, families, and groups to assist patient’s in achieving their optimal level of emotional health, including providing basic consultation, psycho-education, complete specialized clinical psychotherapy services for patients/families receiving care, crisis intervention, short-term family therapy, and providing information and referrals as needed. This is a full-time inpatient therapist PRN position located on site.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, mental health, or related degree
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a healthcare setting or managed care company, with experience in patient assessment, treatment planning, utilization management, and/or case management
Licensure: LMSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC, LIAC, LMFT, LAAC, LAMFT, or Licensed Psychologist required or the ability to obtain within 3 months of hire

Responsibilities

Communicate with the patient’s treatment team and have a thorough understanding of the patient’s behaviors, current presentation, and future treatment goals
Coordinate care with family, community, outpatient providers, and inpatient team via meetings with the individual responsible physician
Carry a caseload, meet with patients daily, and maintain accurate documentation