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Mental Health Licensed Associate – Swing Shift
| Company | Maricopa County |
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| Location | Phoenix, AZ, USA |
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| Salary | $60000 – $85500 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Master’s |
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| Experience Level | Junior |
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Requirements
- One year of behavioral health experience
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited program
- A valid, unrestricted license issued by the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as a: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), OR Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), OR Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (LASAC) / Licensed Associate Addiction Counselor (LAAC) OR Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT)
Responsibilities
- Complete bio-psychosocial assessments, suicide risk assessments, and other clinical forms as required under the supervision of an independently licensed mental health professional
- Provide individual and group psycho-education and crisis intervention services under the supervision of an independently licensed mental health professional
- Coordinate with the multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care
- Develop and coordinate patient discharge/re-entry plans
- Obtain relevant treatment records and coordinate care with family members, community providers, and others relevant to the patient’s care and community re-entry plan
- Maintain and update a list of community resources to support the patient’s transition and re-entry back to the community, including civil commitment procedures, RBHA services, and criminal justice processes
Preferred Qualifications
- Behavioral health experience in a correctional health setting
- Bilingual skills in English and Spanish
