Residential Social Service Worker — Heal & Empower

Valley Behavioral Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation

On-Demand Pay

Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Professional Development

Job summary

Valley Behavioral Health is seeking a Social Service Worker at Valley Phoenix to provide therapeutic behavior management, case management, and related services. You will support residents in building independence, navigating barriers, and progressing toward goals in a residential setting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field and licensure in state practice (SSW or SUDC). Post-hire CPR and de-escalation training are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic behavior management as prescribed by the program-specific care plan in a residential setting.
• Follows care plan to monitor progress, teach skills, address behavioral concerns, and bill accordingly.
• Assists Therapists or Registered Nurses as needed to develop and review safety/crisis plans and care plans.
• Develops therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Reviews and assesses care plans.
• Coordinates services among internal and external agencies and providers.
• Meets required client care hour expectations and other organizational expectations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Description

Be Part Of The Path Forward
At Valley Phoenix, Social Service Workers help clients turn everyday challenges into opportunities for growth. Through therapeutic support, skill-building, and individualized care, you’ll build meaningful relationships that help residents strengthen independence, navigate barriers, and make steady progress toward their goals.

Pay: Range starts at $24.00/hour (pay is calculated based on years of licensed working experience)

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 9:00am – 5:00pm

Benefits Highlights:

• Compensation Our compensation program includes tenure-based service increases and performance bonuses that recognize and reward high-performing team members.
• On-Demand Pay gives you access to a portion of your earned wages before your scheduled payday.
• Time Off We offer 15 days of accrued paid time off annually (increasing by one day with each year of service), 10 paid holidays, 2 wellness days, and paid parental leave.
• Health & Insurance Benefits Full-time and part-time team members working 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as voluntary options including accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, financial protection, and pet insurance. Valley also provides Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to eligible team members.
• Health Savings & Reimbursement Out-of-pocket medical expenses may be eligible for reimbursement through our Garner HRA — up to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families. Depending on your medical plan selection, you may also contribute pre-tax dollars to a Health Savings Account (HSA), with a company match of up to $900 for individuals and $1,800 for families.
• Retirement Our 401(k) plan accepts both pre-tax and Roth (post-tax) contributions and includes a company match of up to 6% of your annual salary.
• Professional Development We invest in our team members' growth through tuition reimbursement, new licensure reimbursement, paid training and conference attendance, continuing education reimbursement, and paid time for continuing education.

Why Valley?Since 1984, Valley Behavioral Health has helped thousands of adults, children, and families access high-quality behavioral health care. As the largest non-profit community behavioral health provider in the Intermountain Region, Valley offers a comprehensive range of services to ensure each individual receives the personalized care they need to heal and grow. You will belong to a community where you can be yourself, grow your career, and embrace new opportunities. Valley is committed to being an organization that promotes authenticity and encourages opportunities for success.

Job Summary & Deliverables

The Social Service Worker provides therapeutic behavior management, case management, and other services as defined by licensure and ensures excellence in client care, fiscal management, and regulatory compliance.

Essential Functions

• Provides therapeutic behavior management as prescribed by the program-specific care plan in a residential setting
• Follows care plan to monitor progress, teach skills, address behavioral concerns, and bill accordingly
• Assists Therapists or Registered Nurses as needed to develop and review safety/crisis plans and care plans
• Develops therapeutic relationships with clients
• Reviews and assesses care plans
• Coordinates services among internal and external agencies and providers
• Meets required client care hour expectations and other organizational expectations

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Experience

• None

Licenses/Certifications

• SSW or SUDC licensure in state of practice
• CPR certification (Post-hire)
• Valley de-escalation certification (Post-hire)