THERAPIST/SOCIAL WORKER (MA/MSW) Inpatient
UHS
Summary
Palo Verde Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and Master's-level Social Worker to join our supportive Inpatient team. In this rewarding role, you'll work closely with patients, families, providers, and community partners to coordinate care, facilitate therapeutic services, and support individuals as they take important steps toward recovery.
Job description
What You'll Do
As a vital member of our treatment team, you'll help guide patients through their recovery journey by providing support, coordination, advocacy, and education.
- Collaborate with referral sources, healthcare providers, and community partners to ensure seamless patient care.
- Participate in daily interdisciplinary team meetings, coordinate follow-up appointments, facilitate Adult Recovery Team meetings, and support urgent patient needs.
- Maintain regular communication with patients, families, and treatment professionals, ensuring everyone involved in the recovery process stays informed and supported.
- Encourage patients to actively participate in their treatment journey, including group therapy, treatment planning, and discharge planning activities.
- Connect patients with valuable community resources and support services that promote long-term wellness and successful recovery after discharge.
- Adhere to program guidelines, treatment protocols, and HIPAA requirements while supporting the highest standards of patient confidentiality and care.
- Complete excellent documentation to support patients in an appropriate length of stay and acceptance to referral Level of Care.
Qualifications
Education: Masters or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Psychology, Professional Counseling or related degree.
Experience: Experience coordinating care, familiarity with community resources, and ability to be self-organizing. Experience in the field of Behavioral Health for at least 2 years is preferred, does not have to be obtained post-Master's.
Licensure/Certification: No license is required.
Minimum Requirements
- Must be certified in CPR upon hire and bi-annually thereafter.
- Must possess or obtain and be able to perform Handle With Care within 30 days of hire and re-certify as needed.
- Must complete all required mandatory in-services annually.
- Must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card or the ability to obtain.
- Must be tested for Tuberculosis with a PPD skin test or chest x-ray upon hire and as required thereafter.
Requirements
- Masters or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Psychology, Professional Counseling or related degree
- Experience coordinating care
- Familiarity with community resources
- Ability to be self-organizing
- Experience in the field of Behavioral Health for at least 2 years is preferred
- Must be certified in CPR upon hire and bi-annually thereafter
- Must possess or obtain and be able to perform Handle With Care within 30 days of hire and re-certify as needed
- Must complete all required mandatory in-services annually
- Must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card or the ability to obtain
- Must be tested for Tuberculosis with a PPD skin test or chest x-ray upon hire and as required thereafter
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Career Development
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.