Mental Health Professional Job Available in Phoenix Arizona

Job Description: Mental Health Professional (MHP)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Professional (MHP) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in behavioral health and social services, with a commitment to providing exceptional patient care. This role involves coordinating psychosocial treatment issues, conducting assessments, and providing therapy and crisis intervention services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Psychosocial Coordination: Coordinate psychosocial treatment issues related to patient care, ensuring comprehensive support.
• Mental Status and Risk Assessment: Present relevant findings related to mental status and patient risk in an acute environment.
• Clinical Assessments: Prepare comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments, mental status exams, treatment plans, and other clinical reports.
• Individual Treatment and Crisis Intervention: Provide individual treatment and crisis intervention services to patients.
• Group Treatment: Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational group treatment sessions.
• Short-Term Therapy: Conduct short-term, solution-focused therapy using treatment plans, goals, and objectives.
• Treatment Plans: Develop treatment plans for patients with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
• Diagnostic Familiarity: Maintain familiarity with mental health diagnoses as per the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM).
• Treatment Coordination: Coordinate treatment with Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO), courts, and community providers to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications:

• Education: Copy of diploma/transcripts supporting graduation with a master’s degree in behavioral health, social services, or a related field.
• Licensing: Copy of a current, valid, unrestricted license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) issued by the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
• Verification: Copy of current, completed PSV from the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners obtained via Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
• Experience: Minimum of two years of past work experience in a similar position.

Skills and Attributes:

• Clinical Expertise: Strong clinical skills in conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing therapy.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail in preparing reports and documentation.
• Crisis Management: Ability to provide effective crisis intervention and manage acute patient risks.
• Collaboration: Ability to coordinate effectively with various stakeholders, including law enforcement and community providers.
• Familiarity with Diagnostic Criteria: Knowledge of mental health diagnoses as per ICD and DSM.

If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about making a difference in the mental health field, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position and join our dedicated team.