Mental Health Licensed Associate

Job Description:

• Completes bio-psychosocial assessments, suicide risk assessments, and other clinical forms as required under the supervision of an independently licensed mental health professional.
• Provides individual and group psychoeducation and crisis intervention services under the supervision of an independently licensed mental health professional.
• Coordinates with the multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care.
• Develops and coordinates patient discharge/re-entry plans.
• Obtains relevant treatment records and coordinates care with family members, community providers, and others relevant to the patient's care and community re-entry plans.
• Maintains and updates a list of community resources to support the patient's transition and re-entry back to the community, including civil commitment procedures, Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) services, and criminal justice processes.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma/transcripts to support graduation with a bachelor's degree in behavioral health, social services, or a related field.
• Current, valid, unrestricted license as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) or Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT) issued by the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
• Current, completed PSV from the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
• Signed attestation of current status as enroute to independent licensures within three years of completed orientation.
• Minimum one year of past work experience in this position.