About this opportunity
Valleywise Health System lists this LMSW Psychiatric Liaison opportunity in phoenix, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Under the direction of the Manager Psych Care Management and within an interdisciplinary team, the LMSW Psychiatric Liaison performs professional social work services for psychiatric adult, adolescent and geriatric patients. This position provides psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, discharge planning, psychotherapy, and utilization review. This position coordinates all aspects of the court-ordered process, including interviewing and substituting witnesses and serving as a liaison with the mental health court.
Hourly Pay Range: $30.37 - $44.80
Qualifications
Education :
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work.
Experience : Requires recent experience working with a seriously mentally ill or in a mental health setting.
Pursuant to Arizona Administrative Code R9-10-306 CHAPTER 10 of the Dept. of Health Services, personnel must be at least 21 years of age, or at least 18 years of age and licensed or certified under A.R.S. Title 32, and providing services within the personnel member's scope of practice.
Certification/Licensure : Must have and maintain licensure by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as either a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
CPI certification and BLS Card training will be provided upon hire/transfer to the BH department.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities : Requires knowledge of community resources and knowledge of DSM-V.
Must have awareness and sensitivity to cultural diversity.
Must be a self-starter and able to work independently, as well as work effectively with a multidisciplinary team with adults, families and children.
Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills needed. Time management, flexibility and positive customer service orientation are necessary.
Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.
Worksite address
phoenix, AZ, 85003, US
Who can apply
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