Social Worker - LCSW - Outpatient Palliative

Provides social work services for facilitating solutions to the medically related psychosocial/environmental problems of patients and families. Ensures the continuity of patient care by implementing interventions and clinical follow up which may include initial assessment, identifying mental health disorders, brief behavioral health interventions , information and referral, during hospitalization and / or outpatient treatment. May provide educational support to staff. Maintains positive working relationships with vendors and external agencies to access services for patients. The individual must possess the ability to clinically assess, diagnose and treat emotional mental health issues. Must be proficient with DSM codes and be able to bill for clinical services rendered. This LCSW position will assess data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs is required.

Master's degree in social work. 

Licensure

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Doctorate of Behavioral Health Active license through the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Service Examiners required.

Additional Qualifications

• One year of current experience in a clinic, hospital, medical setting, or healthcare field preferred. 
• Must have knowledge of adjustment to medical diagnosis and chronic disease. 
• Strong communication skills are needed to interact with patients, family members/ care givers, providers and allied health staff. 
• Must have psychosocial diagnostic skills and ability to coordinate transition of care.

Application Requirements

All required documents must be attached to your application for consideration: 

• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter
• Internal candidates must also attach their three most recent performance appraisals. 
• Internal candidates who have not met their current department's 1- or 2-year commitment, must attach an early release from their current supervisor.

International Degrees

• A detailed equivalency evaluation is required, demonstrating a U.S. equivalent degree. 
• Evaluation must be completed by an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) (www.naces.org) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) (www.aice-eval.org).