Behavioral Health - Behavioral Health Consultant

Behavioral Health - Behavioral Health Consultant

Marana Main Health Center, 13395 N. Marana Main St., Marana, Arizona, United States of America

Posted Monday, December 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Marana Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Consultant to join the Behavioral Health team at the Marana Main Health Center, located in the heart of Marana, AZ.

The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) collaborates with the medical team to address behavioral health (BH) needs of patients identified by the Primary Care Physician (PCP) during visits. The BHC provides brief, targeted interventions rather than ongoing therapy, aiming to achieve appropriate health-related outcomes for medical patients.

Marana Health is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC), with 11 sites in Tucson and Pima County. Our mission is to improve our Community by providing exceptional, whole-person healthcare.

The following qualifications are required:

• Master’s degree in social services, counseling, or related field
• Licensed as an independent practitioner with AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Psychologist)
• 3 years’ professional experience conducting individual, group and/or family therapy or special focus groups
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Professionals certification (obtained prior to start date)
• First Aid certification (may be completed with Marana Health upon hire)
• Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety (must be verified as "valid" prior to start date)
• Current Arizona driver’s license with clean driving record and proof of current vehicle insurance (39-month MVR will be run by Marana Health)

The following qualifications are preferred:

• Experience working in a primary care/medical environment

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered if applicable and must be directly related to the functions and body of knowledge required to successfully perform the job.

Additional requirements for this position may include, but are not limited to, a valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card, a 39-month Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), and BLS/First Aid certification, contingent upon the physical work location. Please note that these requirements may be waived for employees who are not assigned to physical locations and are fully remote or virtual. Staff in hybrid roles (working partially on‑site in Marana Health facilities) are required to meet all stated requirements for the assigned site(s).

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered if applicable and must be directly related to the functions and body of knowledge required to successfully perform the job.

This position has the following supervisory responsibility:

Does not direct or supervise others.

The ideal candidate will also possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of business and operations aspects in the community health field.
• Knowledge of State and Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of current versions of DSM and ICD.
• Excellent customer service, organizational, and communication skills with emphasis on responsiveness, building trust, mutual respect, and courtesy.
• Demonstrates cultural competence and commitment to supporting and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion through work performance and professional interactions.
• Computer proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with other members of the medical team to provide educational groups, such as motivational interviewing, to assist with patient compliance regarding such disorders such as diabetes and obesity.
• Regularly provides brief follow-up services to those patients needing additional consult to achieve positive health outcomes.
• Patient assessment, treatment and aftercare planning are included in all clinical positions.
• Ensures the growth of the Integration Program by working closely with all medical provider s to maintain the integrity of the program as well as ensuring financial success by involvement in the business operations of the program.
• Works collaboratively with medical personnel to maintain…