Job Description

Facility: Valleywise Behavioral Health Center - Mesa

Department: BH Care Management

Schedule: Regular FT 40 Hours Per Week

Shifts: Days

Under the leadership of the Psych Care Management Manager and as a vital member of an interdisciplinary care team, the LMSW Psychiatric Liaison delivers compassionate, expert-level social work services to adult, adolescent, and geriatric psychiatric populations. This dynamic role is responsible for conducting comprehensive psychosocial
assessments, formulating diagnoses, and developing and implementing individualized treatment and discharge plans.
.
In addition to providing therapeutic interventions and engaging in utilization review, the LMSW Psychiatric Liaison serves as a key coordinator in the court-ordered mental health process. This includes conducting interviews, preparing and substituting witnesses, and acting as a liaison with the mental health court to ensure legal compliance and advocacy for patient needs.
 
This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a fast-paced, collaborative clinical environment while supporting patients through some of their most challenging moments.
 
Hourly Pay Rate: $30.37 - $44.80

Qualifications:

Education:

  • Requires a Master's degree in Social Work.

Experience:

  • Requires recent experience working with seriously mentally ill or in a mental health setting.

Certification/Licensure:

  • Must have and maintain licensure by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as either a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
  • CPI certification and BLS Card training will be provided upon hire/transfer to BH department.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Requires knowledge of community resources and knowledge of DSM-V. 
  • Must have awareness and sensitivity to cultural diversity. 
  • Must be a self-starter and able to work independently, as well as work effectively with a multidisciplinary team with adults, families and children. 
  • Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills needed. Time management, flexibility and positive customer service orientation is necessary. 
  • Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.
  • Pursuant to Arizona Administrative Code R9-10-306 CHAPTER 10 of the Dept. of Health Services, personnel must be at least 21 years of age, or at least 18 years of age and licensed or certified under A.R.S. Title 32, and providing services within the personnel member’s scope of practice.
     

 

Application Instructions

Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you!

Apply Online