Social Worker / Behavioral Health Provider

Position: Social Worker / Behavioral Health Provider

Location: Eloy, AZ

Duration: Full-time

Clearance: Public Trust Clearance

Relocation will be provided by client, if required

Job Description

The Social Worker/Behavioral Health Provider is a licensed independent clinical social worker responsible for delivering high‑quality mental health services within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment. This role serves as a subject matter expert in mental health and substance use disorders, providing assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions for individuals with a wide range of behavioral health needs, including serious mental illness.

The provider delivers direct clinical care, coordinates treatment services, and contributes to the development and oversight of integrated behavioral health programs. This position requires strong clinical judgment, cultural competence, and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, diverse setting.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Treatment

• Conduct comprehensive mental health evaluations and diagnostic assessments using DSM‑5 criteria.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy using diverse therapeutic modalities.
• Deliver crisis intervention, behavioral analysis, and substance use education.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Provide follow‑up care for individuals returning from inpatient or acute mental health treatment.
• Offer mental health services for individuals experiencing trauma, abuse, suicidal ideation, psychosis, or other acute behavioral health concerns.
• Coordinate referrals for higher levels of care when clinically indicated.

Program Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide guidance and oversight to multidisciplinary team members involved in behavioral health services.
• Support the implementation and management of integrated mental health treatment programs, including Modified Therapeutic Community models.
• Serve as a behavioral health consultant to medical staff, administrators, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in case management activities, including community placement, hospital coordination, and after‑care planning.
• Assist with performance improvement initiatives and risk management activities related to behavioral health.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation within electronic health record systems.
• Prepare written evaluations, progress summaries, and treatment updates as required.
• Provide regular reporting on individuals with significant mental health needs or those requiring enhanced monitoring.
• Ensure adherence to confidentiality standards, including HIPAA and privacy regulations.

Training & Education

• Develop and deliver training for staff on behavioral health topics such as suicide prevention, crisis response, trauma, and mental health awareness.
• Provide clinical education to team members, interns, and support staff as applicable.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in on‑call rotation and respond to urgent behavioral health needs.
• Attend staff meetings, clinical reviews, and interdisciplinary case conferences.
• Maintain required certifications, competencies, and ongoing professional development.
• Adapt to schedule changes, emergent situations, and evolving program needs.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Experience

• Minimum of one year of experience practicing independently as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent independent licensure.

Licensure & Certifications

• Current, unrestricted license to practice clinical social work independently in the state of employment.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain clinical privileges as required by the organization.

Preferred Experience

• Experience implementing or managing mental health treatment programs or Modified Therapeutic Community models.
• Experience in residential, correctional, or secure‑care healthcare settings.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment skills.
• Knowledge of therapeutic modalities including cognitive‑behavioral, trauma‑informed, and creative therapies.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and multilingual environments.
• Proficiency using electronic health records and common software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage complex caseloads.
• Understanding of confidentiality regulations and professional ethics.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals during emergencies.
• Ability to respond quickly to urgent situations.
• May require evening, weekend, holiday, or on‑call work depending on program needs.
• Must be able to perform CPR and other emergency interventions.