IBH Referral Support Specialist Medical Assistant
Job Description
Facility: Valleywise Community Health Center - Mesa
Department: BH FQHC - Psychiatry
Schedule: Grant FT 40 Hours Per Week
Shifts: Days
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Must meet one of the following combinations of Education and Experience:
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A Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to Behavioral Health; OR
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Any other bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of full-time behavioral health work experience; OR
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Any Associates Degree and two (2) years of full-time behavioral health work experience; OR
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Eighteen (18) credit hours of post-high school education in a field related to behavioral health and two (2) years of full-time behavioral health work experience; OR
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A high school diploma or GED and four (4) years of full-time behavioral health work experience.
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Requires graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants or Valleywise Health approved course.
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Requires a minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a behavioral health setting that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
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Previous experience working with an interdisciplinary team.
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Incumbents hired into this position must be eligible to sit for one of the following certification exams:
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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification issued by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); OR
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Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
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Requires possession of, and ability to retain a current, valid AZ issued driver’s license in good standing, and must carry the AZ legally required minimum insurance coverage on personal vehicle at all times.
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Requires knowledge of substance use and mental health disorders.
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Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English, including professional level usage of grammar, spelling and punctuation.
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Knowledge of evidence supported practices such motivational interviewing, substance abuse, trauma-informed care and other modalities specific to integrated care settings.
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Must be approachable, people oriented, and a good listener.
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Must be able to communicate effectively and have excellent customer service skills.
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Must be able to develop, implement and maintain policies and processes.
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Requires the ability to be a creative, independent thinker.
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Must exhibit a high degree of professionalism, customer service, and enthusiasm.
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Must possess solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
Application Instructions
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Apply OnlinePay: $17.54 to $25.87/hour
$17.54 - $25.87
Posted: 3/17/2023
Job Status: Full Time
Job Reference #: 38253