MSW Psychiatric Liaison in Phoenix, Arizona at Valleywise Health System

As a Valleywise Health MSW Psychiatric Liaison, you are part of a multidisciplinary team providing exceptional care to 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 an MSW Psychiatric Liaison, you work under the direction of the Director of Inpatient Behavioral Health Programs and the Manager, Care Coordinator for Behavioral Health Services. You are responsible for completing psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, all aspects of discharge planning, and coordinating aftercare services. This position may also include providing individual/family/group psychotherapy. You are also responsible for coordinating all aspects of the court-ordered evaluation and treatment process, including interviewing and substituting witnesses and serving as a liaison with the mental health courts. You also collaborate with our community partners and patients' natural supports to coordinate the best possible treatment.

Annual Salary Range: $60,736.00 - $89,585.60