Mental Health Licensed Associate

Sunshine Enterprise USA LLC • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

This role involves completing clinical assessments, providing psychoeducation and crisis intervention, and coordinating patient care under the supervision of an independently licensed mental health professional. The associate will also be responsible for developing discharge plans, coordinating with various stakeholders, and maintaining a resource list for patient re-entry into the community.

Requirements

• Diploma/transcripts to support graduation with a bachelor's degree in behavioral health, social services, or a related field.
• Current, valid, unrestricted license as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) or Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT) issued by the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
• Current, completed PSV from the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
• Signed attestation of current status as enroute to independent licensures within three years of completed orientation.
• Minimum one year of past work experience in this position.

Responsibilities

• Completes bio-psychosocial assessments, suicide risk assessments, and other clinical forms as required under the supervision of an independently licensed mental health professional.
• Provides individual and group psychoeducation and crisis intervention services under the supervision of an independently licensed mental health professional.
• Coordinates with the multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care.
• Develops and coordinates patient discharge/re-entry plans.
• Obtains relevant treatment records and coordinates care with family members, community providers, and others relevant to the patient's care and community re-entry plans.
• Maintains and updates a list of community resources to support the patient's transition and re-entry back to the community, including civil commitment procedures, Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) services, and criminal justice processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level