Telephonic Behavioral Health Social Worker

Healthcare Support Staffing; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Positive work environment

Job summary

A prestigious healthcare firm in Tucson is seeking a Social Worker with behavioral health experience for a telephonic role. The position involves answering calls, triaging behavioral health needs, and providing education and resources to staff and callers. Candidates must be licensed as LPC, LCSW, or equivalent with at least one year of crisis intervention experience. This role offers a flexible schedule, competitive pay of $21-$25 per hour, and benefits including medical, dental, and vision.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of behavioral health experience in crisis intervention.
• Licensed Counselor with relevant licensure.
• Experience with non-licensed behavioral health staff.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming telephone calls and triage behavioral health needs.
• Document calls and actions using software applications.
• Provide resources and education to behavioral health staff.
• Schedule and make follow-up calls for care facilitation.
• Promote recovery concepts and inspire hope.
• Work with agency personnel to meet callers' needs.
• Provide professional assessments and interventions.
• Offer behavioral health education to callers.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Assessment and intervention

Behavioral health education

Education

Licensed LPC, LCSW, LMSW, Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor

Job description

A prestigious healthcare firm in Tucson is seeking a Social Worker with behavioral health experience for a telephonic role. The position involves answering calls, triaging behavioral health needs, and providing education and resources to staff and callers. Candidates must be licensed as LPC, LCSW, or equivalent with at least one year of crisis intervention experience. This role offers a flexible schedule, competitive pay of $21-$25 per hour, and benefits including medical, dental, and vision.