Behavioral Health Professional | Behavioral Health | Days

Onvida Health; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Onvida Health in Yuma, AZ seeks a Behavioral Health Professional to deliver individual, group, and family therapy, conduct psychosocial assessments, and provide crisis intervention for adults and other populations.

Responsibilities include formulating treatment plans, discharge planning, care coordination, and collaborating with physicians, nursing, and case management to ensure timely patient care and transitions within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related behavioral health field.
• Current Arizona licensure or license eligibility: LMSW, LCSW, or LPC.
• Experience in behavioral health, crisis intervention, or related clinical settings preferred.
• Knowledge of discharge planning, care coordination, and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates IOP therapy groups in alignment with licensure and policy.
• Conducts psychosocial assessments and crisis evaluations with timely documentation.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to support treatment planning and care transitions.
• Develops and updates individualized treatment plans and discharge planning.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Group therapy

Care coordination

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Arizona LMSW/LCSW/LPC licensure

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

BLS training

Job description

Job Details

Career area: Behavioral Health

Position Type: Full Time

Date Posted: 09/02/2026

Location: 7201 East 31st Place, Yuma, AZ 85365, United States

Job ID: 13827

Work Status Details: REGULAR FULL TIME | 80.00 Hours Every Two Weeks

Shift: Evenings

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Location: Behavioral Health

Listed is the base hiring salary range offered for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to skills and experience. The salary range listed is just one component of the total rewards/compensation package offered to candidates.

Salary Range

• Min = $30.67
• Mid = $38.34
• Max = $46.01

Summary

The Behavioral Health Professional provides individual, group, and family therapy, psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, formulates treatment plans and recommendations, discharge planning, care coordination, therapeutic interventions, and consultation services for behavioral health patients and families. Assists the interdisciplinary treatment team in addressing emotional, mental health, substance use, psychosocial, and environmental factors impacting patient care and recovery. Facilitate referrals and transitions to appropriate levels of care and community resources. Responsibilities performed will align with the clinician’s licensure, scope of practice, competency validation, and hospital policy.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates day, afternoon, or evening Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) therapy groups, including psychoeducational, therapeutic, process, and recovery-focused groups in accordance with licensure, competency validation, department needs, and hospital policy.
• Conducts psychosocial assessments, crisis evaluations, and behavioral health screenings to identify patient needs, barriers to treatment, safety concerns, and discharge planning requirements while completing documentation within established departmental timelines.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, intake personnel, emergency department staff, case management, referral sources, and interdisciplinary team members to support treatment planning, patient throughput, continuity of care, and timely behavioral health evaluations.
• Facilitates discharge planning activities, including coordination of aftercare services, outpatient appointments, behavioral health referrals, community resources, housing assistance, transportation needs, medication access, and continuity of care services.
• Conducts individual, family, psychoeducational, therapeutic, and process groups in accordance with licensure, competency validation, department needs, and hospital policy.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans.
• Documents assessments, interventions, treatment recommendations, discharge planning activities, patient progress, and care coordination activities in accordance with hospital policy.
• Maintains knowledge of behavioral health practices, crisis management, trauma-informed care, therapeutic communication, safety protocols, and electronic medical record documentation while participating in departmental quality improvement initiatives and performance improvement activities.
• Provides services to adult, geriatric, substance use, and/or co-occurring disorder populations depending on department assignment and operational needs.

Credentials

• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)
• ARIZONA FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE
• LICENSED MASTER SOCIAL WORKER (LMSW)

Education: Essential:

• MASTER'S DEGREE

Minimum Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field required.

Licensure/Certification

• Current Arizona licensure or license eligibility in one of the following: LMSW (License Master Social Worker), LCSM (License Counseling Social Worker), LPC (License Practical Counselor)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Experience

• 1+ year related experience in Behavioral health, psychiatric, crisis intervention, substance abuse, or related clinical experience preferred. Inpatient behavioral health experience preferred.
• Experience in inpatient and/or outpatient psychiatric or acute behavioral health settings.
• Knowledge of discharge planning, crisis intervention, care coordination, and community behavioral health resources.
• Experience facilitating psychoeducational or therapeutic groups.
• Familiarity with electronic medical record documentation systems.

Join us at Yuma Regional Medical Center dba Onvida Health

A career at Onvida Health is more than just a job. It’s a place to have a long and rewarding career, making a difference in the lives of those in our shared community. When you join our team, you become an integral part of a thriving community committed to improving the health and well-being of everyone in southwestern Arizona.

At Onvida Health, we believe in progress with purpose. Our commitment to innovation is matched by our dedication to kindness and integrity. We take our values seriously because we know they lead to better outcomes for our patients and a better experience for all of us. We’re looking for people who approach each day with a sense of possibility, a drive to make things better, and a commitment to kindness. If that sounds like you, you’re our kind of people.

If you’re looking for a career where innovation meets compassion, where you can grow and contribute to building a healthier tomorrow, Onvida Health is the place for you.

Life in Yuma, Arizona

Yuma, recognized by Guinness World Records as the Sunniest City on Earth, offers more than just sunshine. It’s a place where the great outdoors meets a welcoming, tight-knit community. Hike scenic trails, explore the Colorado River, or immerse yourself in local cultural festivals - all while embracing the beauty of this desert oasis. With easy access to larger cities and popular destinations, Yuma makes it easy to balance a fulfilling career with time for personal adventures and relaxation.

Physical Requirements and working conditions for this position will be provided to you up on interview.