Team Specialist Behavioral Health in Mesa, Arizona at Valleywise Health System

As a Valleywise Health Team Specialist, you are part of a multidisciplinary team providing exceptional care for our patients. Our team includes social workers, psychiatric and medical providers, nurses, behavioral health technicians, mental health workers, health unit coordinators, chaplains, and recreational therapists. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team fosters a positive experience for members, their families, and coworkers.

We provide psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. Services are provided at one of our three inpatient facilities (Maryvale, Phoenix, and Mesa). Over 90% of our adult patient population are hospitalized for court-ordered evaluation, which dictates a collaborative relationship with the court system.

As a Team Specialist, you work under the direction of the Director of Inpatient Behavioral Health Programs and the Manager, Care Coordinator for Behavioral Health Services. You work independently but in coordination with other team members. The Team Specialist performs various tasks, including but not limited to identifying community services and supports, coordinating communication with the court system of patients' eligibility for services, and liaison with the court system regarding witnesses, testimony, and changes to the court calendar. You coordinate and work closely with community partners to obtain all necessary documents for court proceedings and identify barriers to patient care.