Behavioral Health Consultant - Mesa, AZ

The Behavioral Health Consultant is responsible for the management of psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute diseases. The application of behavioral principles to address lifestyle and health risk issues. Emphasis is on prevention and self-help self-approaches, partnering with patients in a treatment approach that build resiliency and that builds and encourages personal responsibility for health.

Requirements

• Master's degree in the Behavioral Health field (Psychology, Social Work)
• Two years of directly related experience
• Computer literacy
• Certification or certification eligibility as an LCSW, Ed.D, Psy.D., LPC, or Ph.D.
• Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions
• Ability to work through brief patient contacts and make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions
• Good knowledge of psycho-pharmacology
• Ability to design and implement clinical pathways and protocols for treatment of selected chronic conditions
• Certification to perform cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Health Care Professional (CPR) and AED
• Level One Fingerprint clearance card issued by Arizona Department of Public Safety

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) or 403(b) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities