Patient Care Manager (Social Worker) - Behavioral Health

Aurora Behavioral Health System - Tempe; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Behavioral Health Glendale is seeking a compassionate Social Worker (Patient Care Manager) to join our inpatient team. You will perform psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide individual, family, and group therapy to support patients’ recovery.

Join a multidisciplinary team in a mission-driven environment offering professional growth, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits. You’ll coordinate discharge planning and connect patients with community resources.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or another behavioral health-related field.
• Licensure options include LMSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC, LAMFT, LMFT, LASAC.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans.
• Facilitate individual, family, and group therapy sessions.
• Coordinate discharge planning and connect patients with community resources.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, behavioral health technicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Document assessments, treatment plans, and patient progress in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in utilization review and ensure timely documentation.
• Advocate for patients while maintaining confidentiality and ethical practice.
• Assist patients and families in achieving treatment goals and successful transitions of care.

Education

Master's degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or another behavioral health-related field

Job description

Aurora Behavioral Health Glendale is seeking a compassionate Social Worker (Patient Care Manager) to join our inpatient team. You will perform psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide individual, family, and group therapy to support patients’ recovery.

Join a multidisciplinary team in a mission-driven environment offering professional growth, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits. You’ll coordinate discharge planning and connect patients with community resources.