Posted:
9/3/2024, 4:59:16 AM
Location(s):
Phoenix, Arizona, United States ⋅ Arizona, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Primary City/State:
Phoenix, ArizonaDepartment Name:
Addiction MedicineWork Shift:
DayJob Category:
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Our busy Women's Institute provides expert care for all phases of a woman's life. From routine obstetrics and gynecology services to care for more complex and high-risk needs. The practice has 6 physicians, 36 residents, and 3 fellows and is an increasingly busy clinic. We foster a learning environment and offer various programs and resources.
This is a full time (40 hours/week), day shift position: Monday - Friday 8:00A-5:00P at our Phoenix office: 1441 N. 12th St, 3rd Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85006.
Role of the LCSW will be to provide one on one as well as group counseling with patients in our outpatient clinic and intensive outpatient program, which sees, but is not limited to, pregnant women with substance use disorder.
Experience with counseling patients who have a substance use diagnosis is crucial for this position. Experience with intensive outpatient programs are preferred.
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These recognitions reflect Banner Health's investment in team members' professional development, wellness benefits, and continued education. It highlights our commitment to advocating for diversity in the workplace, promoting work-life balance, and boosting employee engagement.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides clinical assessment and psychotherapy services for defined patient population. Services are provided to patients, families and/or groups and may be in both inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings. Position provides treatment in one or more of the following areas: substance abuse, emotional and behavioral issues, eating disorders and other mental disorders as outlined in the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" (DSM).
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Provides assessment and direct psychotherapy to individuals, families, and groups. Coordinates all aspects of patient care from admission to discharge, interacting with the physician and other members of the clinical treatment team to provide quality patient care. Must be independently licensed in Arizona to bill out appropriate CPT codes for independently license clinicians.
2. Provides education and orientation for patients, families and others to assigned treatment program to aid in therapeutic process. Collaborates with the patient in the development of a written treatment plan. Includes patient and family involvement in assessment, treatment, education and discharge planning.
3. Monitors patients on an ongoing basis to continually assess needs and facilitate treatment and interventions. Documents clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment plan, diagnostic summaries, and progress charting in a timely manner to assure comprehensive and quality patient care.
4. Actively participates as member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and maintains effective working relationships with physicians and peers.
5. May provide clinical updates to representatives of managed care to assure coordination and reimbursement of treatments services. May conduct cognitive testing and document results.
6. Coordinates with community-based providers to assure optimal levels of care post discharge and to maximize treatment outcomes.
7. Provides critical assessments and appropriate treatment plan; Manages and provides direct care of patients in behavioral health treatment program (may be specialty area or across disciplines). Monitors, reassesses and documents treatment programs. Interacts with patients, families, groups, all levels of clinical staff in assigned program, physicians. External contacts include managed care providers, community resources, and referral agencies.
8. May provide indirect supervision to associate level therapists to support the process of becoming independently licensed. This may include weekly supervision and appropriate documentation.
9. May be required to review and sign off on clinical documentation, such as treatment plans and assessments from non-licensed staff within 72 business hours of completion.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field, or educational requirement as mandated by state board in order to maintain licensure in field of specialty.
Requires a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Requires the ability to bill independently and an NPI number upon hire.
Requires a proficiency level typically achieved with 2 years experience in a behavioral health setting. Requires ability to work with a diverse population along with interpersonal skills and knowledge required in treating patients in area of assigned specialty.
Employees working at BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital or BTMC Behavioral must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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Headquarter Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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