Licensed Intake Therapist — Counseling & Crisis Care

Universal Health Services; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Job summary

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 to assist patients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs while providing assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy treatment of individuals, couples, families, and groups to assist patients in achieving their optimal level of emotional health, including providing basic consultation,

Qualifications

• 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 document

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

Licensure: LMSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC, LIAC, LMFT, LAAC, LAMFT, or Licensed Psychologist

Job description

Responsibilities

Valley Hospital Phoenix is seeking a dynamic and talented Intake Therapist (MA/MSW) to join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals.

The Intake Therapist (MA/MSW) The 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.

Intake Therapist PRN (Day or Evening)

Duties and 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 document

Location: 3550 East Pinchot Avenue, Phoenix, AZ

Schedule: This is a full-time position located on site

Website: https://valleyhospital-phoenix.com/

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition savings to continue your education with Chamberlain University

Qualifications

• 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 carecompany, 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 Preferred

Valley Hospital is a 122-bed psychiatric hospital located in Phoenix, Arizona. Valley Hospital provides patient-centered care delivered by compassionate staff trained in the mental health and chemical dependency fields. Valley features individual units for adults and offers inpatient acute care and intensive outpatient programs. We offer specialty programs including crisis stabilization, rehabilitation support in maintaining sobriety, and a women’s program to promote hope and healing. Valley Hospital is built on three core principles, outstanding care, compassionate people and unparalleled service.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Ricco and the United Kingdom.

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