Inpatient Licensed Therapist

College Medical Center Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

College Medical Center Phoenix is seeking an Inpatient Therapist (MSW) to evaluate patients and families, develop social work treatment plans, and coordinate with the healthcare team for discharge planning.

The role emphasizes psychosocial assessment, community resource referrals, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support patient care and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited school of social work.
• Current Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Registered as an Associate Clinical Social Worker with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
• Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to social work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of patients and families.
• Develop and update individualized care and discharge plans.
• Provide counseling and crisis intervention to patients and families.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Educate patients and families on community resources.
• Ensure compliant clinical documentation and mandated reporting.
• Participate in team meetings and quality improvement activities.

Skills

MSW clinical understanding

Communication skills

Care planning

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)

Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

Associate Clinical Social Worker - AZ Board

Job description

College Medical Center Phoenix

is proud to be the newest addition to College Health Enterprises. We are dedicated to the highest quality of customer service delivered with a sense of warmth, friendliness, and organizational pride. Become part of a team that provides a respectful environment, flexibility, a tight-knit group, and autonomy to utilize your knowledge and experience.

Job Summary

The Inpatient Therapist will interview and evaluate patients and family members to identify social, emotional, and economic factors for the adult population. The Develops and implements a social work treatment plan to patients and family; selects and utilizes community resources as part of the treatment plan; makes referrals to and coordinates with other professional disciplines or agencies; provides psycho-social therapy using a variety of treatment methods; participates in multidisciplinary health team conferences to formulate the overall patient care plans by interpreting to the team the psycho-social aspects of the patient’s illness; assists in the coordination of the discharge plan.

Job Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work


• Current Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card


• Registered as an Associate Clinical Social Worker with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners


• Prior experience in a healthcare setting


• Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to:


• Demonstrated skill in patient assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation


• Strong communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, written, and oral)


• Excellent customer service and patient relations skills

Job-Specific Duties

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of patients and families


• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized care and discharge plans


• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and supportive services to patients and families


• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate patient care


• Educate patients and families on available community resources and support services


• Make mandated reports and ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements


• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation


• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and quality improvement activities

If you are passionate about making a difference and seeking a supportive team environment to grow your skills, we welcome your application.

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for CMC Phoenix roles, including but not limited to shift differential and other special pay practices. The posted compensation for the position is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay that CMC Phoenix in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.