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Inpatient Licensed Therapist

CMC Phoenix logoCMC Phoenix$38–$42/hrPhoenix, AZFull TimePosted 3w ago

How this pay compares

This posting states $38–$42 an hour. Open mental health therapist jobs in Arizona post a median of $39 an hour, the middle half $33.66–$56.50, across 13 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Mental health therapists employed in Arizona earn a median of $31.39 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).

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About the job

College Medical Center Phoenix is proud to be the newest addition to College Health Enterprises. We are dedicated to the highest quality of customer service delivered with a sense of warmth, friendliness, and organizational pride. Become part of a team that provides a respectful environment, flexibility, a tight-knit group, and autonomy to utilize your knowledge and experience.

Job Summary

The Inpatient Therapist will interview and evaluate patients and family members to identify social, emotional, and economic factors for the adult population. The Develops and implements a social work treatment plan to patients and family; selects and utilizes community resources as part of the treatment plan; makes referrals to and coordinates with other professional disciplines or agencies; provides psycho-social therapy using a variety of treatment methods; participates in multidisciplinary health team conferences to formulate the overall patient care plans by interpreting to the team the psycho-social aspects of the patient’s illness; assists in the coordination of the discharge plan.

Job Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work
  • Current Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
  • Registered as an Associate Clinical Social Worker with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
  • Prior experience in a healthcare setting
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to:
  • Demonstrated skill in patient assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation
  • Strong communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, written, and oral)
  • Excellent customer service and patient relations skills

Job-Specific Duties

  • Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of patients and families
  • Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized care and discharge plans
  • Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and supportive services to patients and families
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate patient care
  • Educate patients and families on available community resources and support services
  • Make mandated reports and ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
  • Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and quality improvement activities

If you are passionate about making a difference and seeking a supportive team environment to grow your skills, we welcome your application.

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for CMC Phoenix roles, including but not limited to shift differential and other special pay practices. The posted compensation for the position is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay that CMC Phoenix in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.

Notice

We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from College Medical Center Phoenix, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.

At College Medical Center and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at College Medical Center Phoenix and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. You will receive emails from the domain @ cmcphoenix.com .

If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning College Medical Center Phoenix or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate College Medical Center Phoenix subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

From CMC Phoenix's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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