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Mental Health Therapist
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Position Details Department: PCMG-MAIN | Mental Health Therapy
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon‑Fri, Sat, Sun (Days Vary), Shifts Vary, 8am‑5pm
Category: Behavioral Health
Posting #: 986741
Employee Type: Full‑Time
Position Summary This position will cover services in the Emergency Department at our Main (Thomas) Campus and will include 2nd shift, Thursday through Sunday. The therapist will provide consult coordination, clinical assessment, therapeutic interventions, care coordination and transition planning to patients and families as an independently licensed clinician. The role participates as an interdisciplinary team member providing interventions with the patient/family on an outpatient or inpatient basis, utilizing evidence‑based treatment modalities, mandated reporting responsibilities, financial and community resource networks, advocacy, and collaboration with medical staff. The therapist may offer individual, group, and/or family interventions for an assigned caseload, deliver appropriate clinical documentation to insurance reviewers, referral sources and governmental agencies, and receive administrative supervision from division leadership and clinical direction from the Manager, Mental Health Therapy and Division Chief, Psychology.
Position Duties
Provide therapeutic interventions
Complete comprehensive individualized assessments that identify psychosocial factors important to the management of physical, psychological, behavioral, emotional and/or mental health issues; ensure documentation is appropriate for insurance reimbursement
Utilize screening tools as necessary to identify appropriate levels of care
Develop patient‑centered individualized treatment plans to improve health and wellness
Provide ongoing evidence‑based therapeutic interventions that build on patient and family strengths, address ongoing mental health needs, and are clinically necessary and appropriately documented for reimbursement
Identify barriers to treatment and assist patients/families in building on strengths to ensure success at discharge
Coordinate Care with Other Facilities and Providers
Coordinate care with insurance companies, community partners or governmental agencies, as necessary to serve the child's and family's needs, and provide appropriate documentation in accordance with policies
Maintain effective communication with medical staff, nursing, case managers, peers and families to facilitate care coordination and continuity of care
Develop treatment goals and objectives of involved disciplines and coordinate effective treatment interventions
Attend care conferences, interdisciplinary team rounds, and/or critical incidents/stress debriefings as necessary
Monitor patient transitions between outpatient and inpatient services
Refer cases identified as risk management, peer review or quality issues to appropriate departmental units
Participate in hospital and departmental initiatives to improve care delivery methods
Documentation
Complete clinical record documentation timely; provide information for coordinating care, confirming demographic data, and billing for services as appropriate
Learning
Maintain professional competency by regularly participating in educational programs, reviewing professional publications, engaging in community committees, and participating in professional societies to stay current in methodologies and practices
Maintain knowledge of community and resource networks to provide relevant resources and facilitate connections as needed
Engage in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities
Maintain independent licensure
Other Duties
Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as requested
Position Qualifications Education
Master’s degree from an accredited school in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology or a related behavioral health field
Experience
Minimum of two years’ work experience in the mental health field post master’s degree; eligibility to be added to relevant insurance panels
Preferred: Five years’ experience providing evidence‑based therapy for children with histories of trauma and/or complex medical needs; eligibility for insurance panels
Special Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Moderate to expert computer skills
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Effective decision making, problem‑solving skills, creativity, patient and family strengths, influential leadership skills
Critical thinking skills and ability to anticipate patient discharge needs
Ability to assess symptoms and develop diagnostic impressions and treatment plans
Additional Requirements
Current Arizona license as an LCSW, LPC or LMFT; experience providing services for families and collaboration with psychiatry, psychology and medical team
DPS Fingerprint Clearance
Current BLS certification for Health Care Professionals from the American Heart Association
Certification / License / Registry Requirements For The Position
Licensed Clinical Social Worker OR Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist OR Licensed Professional Counselor – Required
Fingerprint Clearance Card – Required
Basic Life Support – Required
Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
Physical Requirement – Climbing – Occasionally
Physical Requirement – Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) – Frequently
Physical Requirement – Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) – Occasionally
Physical Requirement – Hearing – Constantly
Physical Requirement – Pushing/pulling – Occasionally
Physical Requirement – Reaching – Frequently
Physical Requirement – Sitting – Frequently
Physical Requirement – Standing – Frequently
Physical Requirement – Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling – Occasionally
Physical Requirement – Talking – Constantly
Physical Requirement – Tasting/smelling – Frequently
Physical Requirement – Walking – Frequently
Physical Requirement – Near Vision – Constantly
Physical Requirement – Far Vision – Frequently
Physical Requirement – Color Discrimination – Occasionally
Physical Requirement – Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – Constantly
Physical Requirement – Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – Occasionally
Physical Requirement – Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance – Occasionally
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Inside office environment – Applicable
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Mental Health Therapist
role at
Phoenix Children’s .
Position Details Department: PCMG-MAIN | Mental Health Therapy
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon‑Fri, Sat, Sun (Days Vary), Shifts Vary, 8am‑5pm
Category: Behavioral Health
Posting #: 986741
Employee Type: Full‑Time
Position Summary This position will cover services in the Emergency Department at our Main (Thomas) Campus and will include 2nd shift, Thursday through Sunday. The therapist will provide consult coordination, clinical assessment, therapeutic interventions, care coordination and transition planning to patients and families as an independently licensed clinician. The role participates as an interdisciplinary team member providing interventions with the patient/family on an outpatient or inpatient basis, utilizing evidence‑based treatment modalities, mandated reporting responsibilities, financial and community resource networks, advocacy, and collaboration with medical staff. The therapist may offer individual, group, and/or family interventions for an assigned caseload, deliver appropriate clinical documentation to insurance reviewers, referral sources and governmental agencies, and receive administrative supervision from division leadership and clinical direction from the Manager, Mental Health Therapy and Division Chief, Psychology.
Position Duties
Provide therapeutic interventions
Complete comprehensive individualized assessments that identify psychosocial factors important to the management of physical, psychological, behavioral, emotional and/or mental health issues; ensure documentation is appropriate for insurance reimbursement
Utilize screening tools as necessary to identify appropriate levels of care
Develop patient‑centered individualized treatment plans to improve health and wellness
Provide ongoing evidence‑based therapeutic interventions that build on patient and family strengths, address ongoing mental health needs, and are clinically necessary and appropriately documented for reimbursement
Identify barriers to treatment and assist patients/families in building on strengths to ensure success at discharge
Coordinate Care with Other Facilities and Providers
Coordinate care with insurance companies, community partners or governmental agencies, as necessary to serve the child's and family's needs, and provide appropriate documentation in accordance with policies
Maintain effective communication with medical staff, nursing, case managers, peers and families to facilitate care coordination and continuity of care
Develop treatment goals and objectives of involved disciplines and coordinate effective treatment interventions
Attend care conferences, interdisciplinary team rounds, and/or critical incidents/stress debriefings as necessary
Monitor patient transitions between outpatient and inpatient services
Refer cases identified as risk management, peer review or quality issues to appropriate departmental units
Participate in hospital and departmental initiatives to improve care delivery methods
Documentation
Complete clinical record documentation timely; provide information for coordinating care, confirming demographic data, and billing for services as appropriate
Learning
Maintain professional competency by regularly participating in educational programs, reviewing professional publications, engaging in community committees, and participating in professional societies to stay current in methodologies and practices
Maintain knowledge of community and resource networks to provide relevant resources and facilitate connections as needed
Engage in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities
Maintain independent licensure
Other Duties
Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as requested
Position Qualifications Education
Master’s degree from an accredited school in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology or a related behavioral health field
Experience
Minimum of two years’ work experience in the mental health field post master’s degree; eligibility to be added to relevant insurance panels
Preferred: Five years’ experience providing evidence‑based therapy for children with histories of trauma and/or complex medical needs; eligibility for insurance panels
Special Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Moderate to expert computer skills
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Effective decision making, problem‑solving skills, creativity, patient and family strengths, influential leadership skills
Critical thinking skills and ability to anticipate patient discharge needs
Ability to assess symptoms and develop diagnostic impressions and treatment plans
Additional Requirements
Current Arizona license as an LCSW, LPC or LMFT; experience providing services for families and collaboration with psychiatry, psychology and medical team
DPS Fingerprint Clearance
Current BLS certification for Health Care Professionals from the American Heart Association
Certification / License / Registry Requirements For The Position
Licensed Clinical Social Worker OR Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist OR Licensed Professional Counselor – Required
Fingerprint Clearance Card – Required
Basic Life Support – Required
Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
Physical Requirement – Climbing – Occasionally
Physical Requirement – Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) – Frequently
Physical Requirement – Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) – Occasionally
Physical Requirement – Hearing – Constantly
Physical Requirement – Pushing/pulling – Occasionally
Physical Requirement – Reaching – Frequently
Physical Requirement – Sitting – Frequently
Physical Requirement – Standing – Frequently
Physical Requirement – Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling – Occasionally
Physical Requirement – Talking – Constantly
Physical Requirement – Tasting/smelling – Frequently
Physical Requirement – Walking – Frequently
Physical Requirement – Near Vision – Constantly
Physical Requirement – Far Vision – Frequently
Physical Requirement – Color Discrimination – Occasionally
Physical Requirement – Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – Constantly
Physical Requirement – Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – Occasionally
Physical Requirement – Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance – Occasionally
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Inside office environment – Applicable
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