Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Completion of an accredited program with certification and licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arizona.
• Demonstrates two (2) or more years of recent outpatient mental health counseling experience, preferably in a similar health care setting.
• Maintains current CPR Certification from the American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) required or other approved educational programs. New hires are required to obtain certification within 3 months of employment.
• Current Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card (new hires must also complete the application process for this card before being released to their department).
• Maintains current MGRMC credentialing and privileging requirements.
• Skill in providing professional counseling/talk therapy according to established standards of care; excellent customer service and support skills.
• Ability to successfully counsel patients for improved mental and behavioral health.
• Work with physicians, mid-levels and other members of medical care teams to evaluate patient conditions and develop comprehensive care plans.
• Successfully refer patients to mental health specialists and other community resources as appropriate.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of MGRMC personnel.
• Maintain confidentiality, follow federal, state and local guidelines, and maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form required.
• An understanding of computer systems, process design and data management.
• Ability to lift, carry, pull, & push 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of coding process
• Five years' professional clinical experience.
• Working knowledge of Milliman Care Guidelines (MCG) and/or ability to learn.
• Working knowledge of Meditech system or equivalent and or ability to learn.