Social Worker Jobs in Arizona
Social Worker jobs in Arizona are in strong demand, with consistent openings across child welfare, behavioral health, healthcare systems, and school-based services at levels from entry-level case managers through senior clinical supervisors. Phoenix, Tucson, and Tempe are the largest hiring hubs, with major employers like Banner Health, Arizona Department of Child Safety, and Dignity Health maintaining ongoing rosters. The most sought-after specialties in Arizona right now are substance use and recovery, child protective services, and medical social work. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This position participates in the investigations of member-centric and systemic quality of Care Concerns to ensure member health and well-being. Conducts timely, thorough, member centric and systemic investigations for all division member quality of care issues and places vendor-specific corrective action plans in place utilizing a standardized process.
Make appropriate referrals to oversight and regulatory client.
Participates in Care Concerns, Care Needed Today, and member issues as assigned.
Maintains all necessary documentation to support case work.
Request appropriate documentation for quality-of-care investigations and ensure maintenance of comprehensive case records to support allegation review and substantiation levels.
Appropriately elevates cases and/or trend concerns to QOC supervisor.
Skills:
Critical thinking Technological skills including use of databases
Microsoft Office products, email and electronic referral and verification sources.
Producing professional technical reports and letters.
Research and analysis.
Oral and written communication skills.
Personal planning, organization and time management.
Medical chart review.
Nursing Process, including assessment, monitoring, and evaluation.
Decision making skills.
Critically analyze problems and develop effective plans for corrective action.
Physician Responsibilities:
The physician positions are essential to the ECR process.
Physicians will serve as the primary clinical reviewers and certify their cases.
They will review the assessment and available supporting records, consider information submitted by the member or health care decision-maker, seek discipline-specific consultation when needed, and document a clear clinical recommendation and rationale using the client’s ECR process and templates.
We are recruiting for physicians who can evaluate complex needs, synthesize information from multiple sources, document their reasoning clearly, and complete assignments within required timelines (48 hours from case assignment).
Members will be ages 0-18, so knowledge of pediatrics and adolescent and teenage development is essential.
Experience with people with developmental disabilities, complex medical or behavioral needs, and interdisciplinary review would be especially valuable.
Consultative Clinical Responsibilities:
Social workers, BCBAs, and occupational therapists will be available to provide expertise within their respective disciplines only when reviewing physician requests consultation.
They will not serve as the primary reviewers or certify cases.
We cannot guarantee a set number of consultations, assignments, or hours for these roles.
Required Education for Roles:
This position requires that the successful candidate possess and maintain an active license and schooling to practice in the State of Arizona
Physician/Pediatrician/Psychiatrist- Requirements:
Board Certified – completed additional requirements and passes an examination demonstrating expertise in a particular medical specialty.
Physician: Eared an MD or DO degree from medical school
Behavioral Analyst- Requirements:
Board Certified – completed additional requirements and passes an examination demonstrating expertise in a particular medical specialty.
Qualifying graduate degree: masters or higher
Passed the BCBA certification examination
Meet AZ licensure requirements for the role
Social Worker- Requirements:
Master Social Worker (LMSW): Master’s Degree
Clinical Social Worker (LCSW): Master’s degree
Occupational Therapists - Requirements:
Occupational Therapist License: Master’s Degree or Doctoral
Training and Requirements:
All candidates should be comfortable completing ECR-specific training, following standardized review and documentation procedures, identifying potential conflicts of interest, and responding promptly to assignments and requests for clarification.
Familiarity with the PEDI-CAT is required, but we will provide training if needed.
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status
This position participates in the investigations of member-centric and systemic quality of Care Concerns to ensure member health and well-being. Conducts timely, thorough, member centric and systemic investigations for all division member quality of care issues and places vendor-specific corrective action plans in place utilizing a standardized process.
Make appropriate referrals to oversight and regulatory client.
Participates in Care Concerns, Care Needed Today, and member issues as assigned.
Maintains all necessary documentation to support case work.
Request appropriate documentation for quality-of-care investigations and ensure maintenance of comprehensive case records to support allegation review and substantiation levels.
Appropriately elevates cases and/or trend concerns to QOC supervisor.
Skills:
Critical thinking Technological skills including use of databases
Microsoft Office products, email and electronic referral and verification sources.
Producing professional technical reports and letters.
Research and analysis.
Oral and written communication skills.
Personal planning, organization and time management.
Medical chart review.
Nursing Process, including assessment, monitoring, and evaluation.
Decision making skills.
Critically analyze problems and develop effective plans for corrective action.
Physician Responsibilities:
The physician positions are essential to the ECR process.
Physicians will serve as the primary clinical reviewers and certify their cases.
They will review the assessment and available supporting records, consider information submitted by the member or health care decision-maker, seek discipline-specific consultation when needed, and document a clear clinical recommendation and rationale using the client’s ECR process and templates.
We are recruiting for physicians who can evaluate complex needs, synthesize information from multiple sources, document their reasoning clearly, and complete assignments within required timelines (48 hours from case assignment).
Members will be ages 0-18, so knowledge of pediatrics and adolescent and teenage development is essential.
Experience with people with developmental disabilities, complex medical or behavioral needs, and interdisciplinary review would be especially valuable.
Consultative Clinical Responsibilities:
Social workers, BCBAs, and occupational therapists will be available to provide expertise within their respective disciplines only when reviewing physician requests consultation.
They will not serve as the primary reviewers or certify cases.
We cannot guarantee a set number of consultations, assignments, or hours for these roles.
Required Education for Roles:
This position requires that the successful candidate possess and maintain an active license and schooling to practice in the State of Arizona
Physician/Pediatrician/Psychiatrist- Requirements:
Board Certified – completed additional requirements and passes an examination demonstrating expertise in a particular medical specialty.
Physician: Eared an MD or DO degree from medical school
Behavioral Analyst- Requirements:
Board Certified – completed additional requirements and passes an examination demonstrating expertise in a particular medical specialty.
Qualifying graduate degree: masters or higher
Passed the BCBA certification examination
Meet AZ licensure requirements for the role
Social Worker- Requirements:
Master Social Worker (LMSW): Master’s Degree
Clinical Social Worker (LCSW): Master’s degree
Occupational Therapists - Requirements:
Occupational Therapist License: Master’s Degree or Doctoral
Training and Requirements:
All candidates should be comfortable completing ECR-specific training, following standardized review and documentation procedures, identifying potential conflicts of interest, and responding promptly to assignments and requests for clarification.
Familiarity with the PEDI-CAT is required, but we will provide training if needed.
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status
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What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in social worker jobs across Arizona.
- Active Arizona social work license (LBSW, LSW, LMSW, or LCSW) issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
- Bachelor's or master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program
- Experience with case management, documentation, and service planning in a clinical or community setting
- Familiarity with Arizona's behavioral health and child welfare systems, including DCS protocols
- Valid Arizona driver's license and reliable transportation for field visits or home-based services
- Proficiency with electronic health records or case management software such as AHCCCS-integrated platforms
Social Worker Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a social worker in Arizona?
To become a licensed social worker in Arizona, you must apply through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners, which issues four license levels: LBSW, LSW, LMSW, and LCSW. A bachelor's degree in social work qualifies you for the LBSW, while a master's degree opens the LMSW and, after supervised clinical hours, the LCSW. Most clinical positions require passing the Association of Social Work Boards exam at the appropriate level before licensure is granted.
Which companies hire social workers in Arizona?
Employers hiring social workers in Arizona right now include HonorHealth, VitalCaring, and Hospice of the Valley (AZ), based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Arizona's large integrated health systems and state agencies account for a significant share of openings, particularly in behavioral health, child welfare, and hospital-based care coordination.
Which Arizona cities have the most social worker jobs?
Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tucson have the most social worker openings in Arizona. The Phoenix metro drives the largest share of listings because it hosts the state's biggest hospital systems, the Arizona Department of Child Safety headquarters, and a dense network of behavioral health providers, while Tucson's openings are concentrated around Banner University Medical Center and the University of Arizona Health Network.
Are there remote social worker jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they're limited. Social work frequently involves in-person home visits, court appearances, and direct client contact, which keeps most roles on-site or in the field. About 40% of social worker openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of October 2026. The positions most likely to offer remote or telehealth components are utilization review, care coordination, and outpatient counseling roles with established behavioral health organizations.
How can I get hired as a social worker in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is applying for a case aide, family support specialist, or youth care worker role, which Arizona employers like the Department of Child Safety and Chicanos Por La Causa use as feeder positions into licensed social work tracks. Banner Health and Valleywise Health run social work internship and new-graduate programs that pair students with licensed supervisors. Completing your LBSW or beginning the supervised-hours requirement for your LMSW while in an entry-level role accelerates the transition considerably.
Where can I find and apply to social worker jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to social worker jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your license level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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