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Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.

Salary Breakdown

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

Average

$54,280

ANNUAL

$26.10

HOURLY

Entry Level

$38,350

ANNUAL

$18.44

HOURLY

Mid Level

$49,430

ANNUAL

$23.77

HOURLY

Expert Level

$77,250

ANNUAL

$37.14

HOURLY


Program Recommendations

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

Chandler-Gilbert Community College (MCCCD)

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Sociology

Education

Associate's Degree

Estrella Mountain Community College (MCCCD)

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Sociology

Education

Associate's Degree

Glendale Community College (MCCCD)

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Sociology

Education

Associate's Degree

Gateway Community College (MCCCD)

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Sociology

Education

Associate's Degree

Phoenix College (MCCCD)

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Sociology

Education

Associate's Degree

Paradise Valley Community College (MCCCD)

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Sociology

Education

Associate's Degree


Current Available & Projected Jobs

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

77

Current Available Jobs

9,850

Projected job openings through 2030


Top Expected Tasks

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Therapy and Counseling

KNOWLEDGE

Psychology

KNOWLEDGE

Education and Training

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Administrative

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Social Perceptiveness

SKILL

Speaking

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

SKILL

Service Orientation

ABILITY

Oral Expression

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

ABILITY

Written Comprehension

ABILITY

Written Expression


Job Opportunities

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

  • Supervisory Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
    Veterans Benefits Administration    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted about 13 hours    

    Summary This position is located within the Veteran Readiness and Employment Division (VR&E). This incumbent of this position will serve as a Supervisory Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Division. The position supervises VR&E staff and is responsible for the administration and workflow of the division. The incumbent exercises technical and oversight responsibility through subordinate employees for the VR&E Division. Responsibilities The Assistant Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Officer (AVREO) will serve as the professional consultant and expert in conduction, administering and advising in the areas of education, psychology testing and evaluation, counseling, rehabilitation, job accommodation, and placement for professional counseling staff. The AVREO is responsible for the administration and workload management of the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Division, to assure that performance goals in the areas of timeliness, accuracy, cost, customer satisfaction and employee development are achieved. The AVREO has familiarity with all phases of the VR&E Division to interview claimants' in-person or over the telephone and to elicit information essential to resolve concerns or obtain necessary evidence so claims may be properly adjudicated for disabled Veterans receiving Veterans Administration (VA) benefits. The incumbent will provide administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the VR&E Division at the Phoenix Regional Office and satellite offices as full assistant to the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Officer as follows: Ensures consistent, correct determinations are accomplished in situations where existing guidelines do not readily yield identifiable answers. Gathers and interprets a wide range of data addressing service concerns, and recommends appropriate actions based on the data. Communicates with other federal, state, and rehabilitation agencies to coordinate services. Communicates with various schools in resolving training problems. Addresses program issues with contractors and other VR&E offices. Resolves Veteran issues through in-person, telephone, and written communication. Analyzes and interprets laws, regulations, and rules as they effect the establishment of new policies, procedures, and methods of of service delivery. Plans and assigns work activities for subordinates, with final technical authority over the final work product. Provides advice, counsel, and instructions to individual employees on both technical and administrative matters. Promotion Potential: NONE Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: 002760 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Required - Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, under 5 CFR 2634.904(a) prior to entering on duty and annually thereafter. Physical Requirements: The work normally involves mental rather than physical exertion. The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/8/2023. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials (multiple SF-50s are allowed). Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: A thorough knowledge of general laws affecting Veterans' testing and evaluation, rehabilitation, job development and job placement and a full and complete knowledge of Chapters 18, 30, 31, 34, and 35 of Title 38, USC. Documented specialized experience will illustrate the ability to conduct, administer and advise in areas of education, training, counseling and psychology affecting the entire field of VA's vocational rehabilitation and employment programs. This position does have an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) that must be met in addition to the Time-In-Grade and regular specialized experience qualifications. In order to qualify for this position, you must have the education listed below: Satisfactory completion in an accredited college or university of all the requirements of a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling (including a supervised internship), or a master's degree in counseling psychology or a related field, INCLUDING at least 30 semester hours of coursework in such areas as foundations of rehabilitation counseling, human growth and development, counseling theories and techniques, vocational assessment, career development, job placement, case management, and medical/psycho-social aspects of disability. For master's degree programs without a supervised internship, substitution of successful professional experience **following completion of your degree** must be one full year in direct delivery of vocational rehabilitation services to adults with disabilities in rehabilitation programs, other than those in correctional facilities Education There is no authorized substitution of education, for the specialized experience required at the grade level GS-13. This position requires specific coursework and/or a degree to meet the basic education requirement. You must submit an official transcript(s), unofficial transcript(s), or a list including college/university name, courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned with your completed application package. Your transcript(s) must clearly demonstrate the course(s) listed in the qualification requirement section. If the transcript(s) does not clearly demonstrate this you must submit a copy of the course description and/or other documentation demonstrating that the courses are equivalent. As a reminder, If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including college/university name, courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. An unofficial or official copy of your transcripts must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. Additional Information VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • School Psychologist
    Maxim Healthcare Staffing    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 1 day    

    Maxim Healthcare Staffing is seeking a School Psychologist. The School Psychologist is responsible for providing on-site psychological services to those applicable under the jurisdiction of the state and client.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    + Completes multi-factored evaluations (initial and re-evaluations) in compliance with state

    + regulations with in a designated time frame

    + Conducts pre-referral consultation/intervention, including but not limited to:

    + Being a standing member of the pre-referral team within the assigned school(s)

    + Observing the student(s)

    + Serving an assessment specialist who may do any or all of the following:

    + Screen at-risk children for intervention

    + Monitor progress during intervention

    + Assess instructional strategies

    + Consults with teachers to add instructional strategies/interventions

    + Monitors response to curriculum modification

    + Serves as an instructional intervention specialist who plans intervention and individual education

    + Pyscho-educational assessments shall include:

    + Norm referenced test that measure intelligence, visual motor skills and fine motor skills

    + Interviews with the patient and/or individuals familiar with the patient

    + Observations of the patient

    + Consults individually, or in groups, with patients and/or parents or other personnel on matters relating to the education and mental health of the patients to ensure the development and provision of the most appropriate education program

    + Maintains a monthly Pyscho-Educational Evaluation log for each month of service

    + Reviews research in current best practice and presents recommendations to client for review and potential implementation as requested, including staff training programs on the basis of all necessary curriculum components and implements or supervises the implementation of intervention

    + Participates in on-going training/in-servicing related job duties

    + Consults with teachers and other team members on an ongoing basis

    + Serves as a technical assistant for the support of implementation of RTI in the assigned schools (if applicable)

    + Conducts an evaluation of each student assigned which shall include, but not limited to:

    + Conducting pre-diagnostic meetings in order to determine scope and sequence of

    + needed evaluations

    + Interviewing the student

    + Observing classroom behaviors

    + Consulting the student’s parents and teacher(s)

    + Reviewing the student’s academic history and current educational functioning

    + Conducts psycho-educational evaluations of the child’s learning process and level of educational achievement

    + Administers specialized evaluations specific to the nature of the child’s problems

    + Conducts Functional Behavior Analysis for student, if required

    + Helps create Behavior Intervention Plan for student, if required (consultation with team members required)

    + Attends pre-referral and screening team meetings in buildings assigned

    + Enters information regarding the psycho educational evaluation on CRT at least 24 hours prior to the extended IEP team meeting (as applicable per client/state requirement)

    + Participates in the extended IEP team meetings and other such procedures as necessary, including manifestation determination review meetings

    + As part of the team, determines the nature of a child’s problems through a full case study evaluation. When necessary, the Psychologist participates in:

    + Parent conferences

    + Classroom observations

    + Consultations with local agencies

    + Extended IEP team meetings

    + Case follow-ups

    + Consultations with teachers, the other diagnosticians assigned to the case, supervisors,

    + and social workers

    + Attends PAEC meetings, completing psychological evaluation reports, and scheduling/chairing pre-diagnostic meetings (PDM’s)

    + Participates in other duties based on the needs of students and programs. These may include teacher in-service, counseling, screening of students (preschool, etc), parent groups, supervision of interns, research of ongoing programs, and development of new programs

    + Maintains client information in a secure and confidential manner consistent with client and local procedures, as well as guidelines set forth by the State and State Board of Psychology

    + Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

    Minimum Requirements:

    + Must maintain current State license and/or certifications in state of assignment

    + Experience in adolescent population is preferred but not required

    + Observe all laws, regulations and policies of the State Board and Client in providing psychologist services

    + Master’s degree in psychology preferred

    + Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required

    + Computer proficiency required

    + Must be at least 18 years of age

    Benefits

    At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

    + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

    + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

    + 401(k) savings plan

    + Awards and recognition programs

    *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

    About Maxim Healthcare Staffing

    Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

    Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • School Counselor / School Mental Health Worker
    Maxim Healthcare Staffing    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 1 day    

    DESCRIPTION : School counselor

    LOCATION : Phoenix, AZ

    Estimated start: 1/1/2024

    Schedule: 8-4ish

    Duration: 36 weeks

    LOCAL PAY : $33 for 40hrs

    The School Counselor/School Mental Health Worker providescounseling to students in need of counseling and/or support with their mentalhealth needs.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    + Provides necessary counseling as required for the studentand/or as outlined in the student’s IHP

    + Evaluates the students’ psychosocial needs, and evaluatesthe progress

    + Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate goalsfor each student

    + Implements and manages school guidance programs

    + Utilizes a variety of therapy techniques and treatmentplans

    + Works with students in individual, small group and/orclassroom settings

    + Facilitates student learning involving life skills,organization techniques and time management

    + Assists students with creating an academic plan for theireducation

    + Adheres to Maxim and District policies and procedures

    Minimum Requirements:

    + Licensing/Certification according to state/facility/contractrequirement

    + The Counselor may be required to have an Associate’s Degree,Bachelor’s Degree or Masters in Psychology, Addictions, Sociology, Social Work,Counseling, Nursing, or some other Human Development major per state, contract and/or facility guidelines.

    + Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

    + Participation and completion of Maxim’s Competency programwhen applicable

    + Current CPR if applicable

    + TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

    + Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

    + Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

    + Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

    + Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

    + Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and fromappropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required

    + Computer proficiency required

    + Must be at least 18 years of age

    Benefits

    At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

    + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

    + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

    + 401(k) savings plan

    + Awards and recognition programs

    *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

    About Maxim Healthcare Staffing

    Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

    Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Financial Counselor
    CommonSpirit Health    Prescott Valley, AZ 86312
     Posted 3 days    

    **Overview**

    CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

    **Responsibilities**

    Responsible for analyzing patient’s financial status and determining eligibility for insurance enrollment and/or financial assistance programs. Responds to telephone and written inquiries related to patient accounts. Assists patients with questions and concerns, explains charges and responds to other related inquiries.

    + Meets with patients regarding account balances for inpatient, emergency and outpatient services and conducts interviews with patients or responsible individuals to determine financial status and eligibility for insurance enrollment and/or financial assistance programs.

    + Assists patients via telephone and/or written response regarding account/claim status inquiries. Responds professionally and within appropriate timeframes to all inquiries.

    + Collects accurate payment amounts and posts payments in the appropriate system.Processes credit card payments on the appropriate terminal. Delivers an accurate day enddeposit and reconciliation sheet with all out of balance issues resolved within one (1)business day.

    + Reviews program guidelines and assists patients or responsible individuals with financial assistance applications. Gathers required documentation and processes applications in accordance with hospital policy, including, but not limited to credit history evaluationand verification of property ownership and income. Analyzes financial information to determine eligibility and level of discount. Mails out financial assistance letters and applications to patients as needed.

    + Responsible for ensuring collection of self-pay accounts not paid at time of discharge, until such time they are either paid in full or referred to outside collectors. Followsestablished collection procedures including written correspondence and/or telephonecalls.

    + Consistently reviews past due bills and follow-up documentation in an efficient and thorough manner, ensuring accuracy and completeness of account information. Assists in reconciling accuracy with outside vendors.

    + Generates bills or re-bills claims to insurance companies. Conducts timely follow up withinsurance companies regarding claim processing and payment status.

    + Assists patients in establishing payment or settlement plans in accordance with the payment plan policy.

    + Assists in enrollment of qualifying patients in AHCCCS and/or other insurance programs.

    + Participates in business division meetings, performance improvement activities and committees as assigned.

    **Qualifications**

    + High School graduate or GED

    + One year of hospital or clinic insurance billing or collection experience

    + One year of healthcare customer service experience; hospital business office preferred

    + General knowledge of charity, bad debt and collection procedures

    + Certified Application Counselor certification obtained within six months of hire

    + Basic knowledge and understanding of State Medicaid program

    + Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing providing excellent customer service

    + Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities/tasks simultaneously in a fast paced environment

    + Ability to maintain acute attention to detail

    + Basic computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Windows

    + Basic proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

    **Pay Range**

    $17.93 - $24.66 /hour

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Personal Financial Counselor, Assignment Ready Counselor, PFC, Arizona
    Magellan Health Services    Tucson, AZ 85702
     Posted 4 days    

    This position will provide coverage in short-term, surge and on demand situations resulting from the Military needs such as a post-deployment event or to cover an existing assignment for counselors who are absent. Primary responsibilities include the full breadth of personal financial counseling services to military service members and their families at military installations. Services include education and counseling addressing financial services that may include, but are not limited to, one-on-one counseling, consultation with a commander or with another provider or staff, conducting briefings and presentations, or providing referral resources to a participant outside the context of a counseling session. Works closely with the installation and military branch Points of Contact (POC) to assure that the program is provided within scope and meets the needs of the installation.

    + Provides personal financial counseling and management services directly to adults, children, and youth of service members.

    + Provides individualized financial counseling and assistance to service members and families.

    + Assists service members in establishing an extended absence financial plan.

    + Develops and makes available informational financial materials to service members and families.

    + Coordinates, publicizes and provides a wide variety of Personal Financial Management classes/workshops, e.g., topics across the military lifecycle, including, but not limited to, arrival at first duty station, pre- and post-deployment, and personal and career events outlined in DoDI 1322.34.

    + Responds to requests for age‐appropriate classes or seminars to youths and teens as part of on-base education.

    + Possess the skills to effectively utilize virtual counseling or other electronic modes of communication, such as web based, secure online chat, or video-based communications and secure video teleconference sponsored by the customer which may be offered as an adjunct to face-to-face counseling in situations where service members and families are unable to attend in person.

    + Manages duty to warn and restricted reporting situations according to Department of Defense (DoD) protocol and staffs the cases with leadership.

    + Communicates with leadership and participates in regular individual and group supervision, sharing information regarding trends and issues on the installations to which the counselor is assigned.

    + Participates in regular in-services/training, quality Improvement committees or other contract activities as assigned/appropriate.

    + All other duties as assigned.

    Other Job Requirements

    Responsibilities

    Bachelor's degree required.

    May consider applicants with an associate degree plus 4 years' experience in lieu of bachelor's degree.

    May consider applicants with a high school diploma plus 6 years' experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.

    3+ years of financial counseling experience.

    Must be a U.S. citizen and speak fluent English.

    Be able to obtain a favorably adjudicated Tier 1 investigation.

    Must have one of the following certifications: Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC).

    General Job Information

    Title

    Personal Financial Counselor, Assignment Ready Counselor, PFC, Arizona

    Grade

    23

    Work Experience - Required

    Financial Counseling

    Work Experience - Preferred

    Education - Required

    A Combination of Education and Work Experience May Be Considered., Bachelors

    Education - Preferred

    License and Certifications - Required

    AFC - Accredited Financial Counselor - Enterprise, CFP - Certified Financial Planner - Enterprise, ChFC - Chartered Financial Consultant - Enterprise

    License and Certifications - Preferred

    Salary Range

    Salary Minimum:

    $53,125

    Salary Maximum:

    $84,995

    This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

    This position may be eligible for short-term incentives as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Magellan offers a broad range of health, life, voluntary and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

    Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.

    Magellan is the employer of choice for hard working people interested in making a difference in the health care industry and in the communities where we work and live. Our strong culture of caring is the common thread in both our business strategy and our work environment. We value professional growth and development, total health and wellness, rewards and recognition as well as employee unity. Magellan is a place where you can thrive.

    Magellan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era status, or any other factors protected by law.

    Magellan is committed to meeting applicable Federal labor and employment law posting requirements by providing necessary posters in a format which is easily accessible and conspicuous to all applicants. Copies of applicable posters are accessible by clicking here (https://www.magellanhealth.com/media/760295/mg-federal-contractors-applicant-english.pdf) .

    Warning: Employment Scam

    It has come to our attention that a false representative is contacting potential candidates and offering them work at home positions with Magellan Health. “Interviews” are conducted completely through email and the false job offer includes the promise of a check to be issued to the candidate for the purposes of setting up a home office.

    Please know that Magellan Health does not interview any candidate through email, nor do we issue checks to candidates to set up home offices. All of our available positions are posted on legitimate job boards and our recruitment team directly contacts candidates should there be a fit.

    If you suspect you are being contacted by a false representative of Magellan Health, please call 410-953-2911


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Personal Financial Counselor - Luke AFB
    Magellan Health Services    Luke AFB, AZ 85307
     Posted 4 days    

    This position will provide personal financial services at assigned military installations. Primary responsibilities include the full breadth of personal financial counseling services to military service members and their families at military installations. Services include education and counseling addressing financial services that may include, but are not limited to, one-on-one counseling, consultation with a commander or with another provider or staff, conducting briefings and presentations, or providing referral resources to a participant outside the context of a counseling session. Works closely with the installation and military branch Points of Contact (POC) to assure that the program is providing within scope and meets the needs of the installation.

    + Provides personal financial counseling and management services directly to adults, children, and youth of service members.

    + Provides individualized financial counseling and assistance to service members and families.

    + Assists service members in establishing an extended absence financial plan.

    + Develops and makes available informational financial materials to service members and families.

    + Coordinates, publicizes and provides a wide variety of Personal Financial Management classes/workshops, e.g., topics across the military lifecycle, including, but not limited to, arrival at first duty station, pre- and post-deployment, and personal and career events outlined in DoDI 1322.34.

    + Responds to requests for age‐appropriate classes or seminars to youths and teens as part of on-base education.

    + Possess the skills to effectively utilize virtual counseling or other electronic modes of communication, such as web based, secure online chat, or video-based communications and secure video teleconference sponsored by the customer which may be offered as an adjunct to face-to-face counseling in situations where service members and families are unable to attend in person.

    + Manages duty to warn and restricted reporting situations according to Department of Defense (DoD) protocol and staffs the cases with leadership.

    + Communicates with leadership and participates in regular individual and group supervision, sharing information regarding trends and issues on the installations to which the counselor is assigned.

    + Participates in regular in-services/training, quality Improvement committees or other contract activities as assigned/appropriate.

    + All other duties as assigned.

    Other Job Requirements

    Responsibilities

    Bachelor's degree required.

    May consider applicants with an associate degree plus 4 years' experience in lieu of bachelor's degree.

    May consider applicants with a high school diploma plus 6 years' experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.

    3+ years of financial counseling experience.

    Must be a U.S. citizen and speak fluent English.

    Be able to obtain a favorably adjudicated Tier 1 investigation.

    Must have one of the following certifications: Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC).

    General Job Information

    Title

    Personal Financial Counselor - Luke AFB

    Grade

    23

    Work Experience - Required

    Financial Counseling

    Work Experience - Preferred

    Education - Required

    A Combination of Education and Work Experience May Be Considered., Bachelors

    Education - Preferred

    License and Certifications - Required

    AFC - Accredited Financial Counselor - Enterprise, CFP - Certified Financial Planner - Enterprise, ChFC - Chartered Financial Consultant - Enterprise

    License and Certifications - Preferred

    Salary Range

    Salary Minimum:

    $53,125

    Salary Maximum:

    $84,995

    This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

    This position may be eligible for short-term incentives as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Magellan offers a broad range of health, life, voluntary and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

    Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.

    Magellan is the employer of choice for hard working people interested in making a difference in the health care industry and in the communities where we work and live. Our strong culture of caring is the common thread in both our business strategy and our work environment. We value professional growth and development, total health and wellness, rewards and recognition as well as employee unity. Magellan is a place where you can thrive.

    Magellan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era status, or any other factors protected by law.

    Magellan is committed to meeting applicable Federal labor and employment law posting requirements by providing necessary posters in a format which is easily accessible and conspicuous to all applicants. Copies of applicable posters are accessible by clicking here (https://www.magellanhealth.com/media/760295/mg-federal-contractors-applicant-english.pdf) .

    Warning: Employment Scam

    It has come to our attention that a false representative is contacting potential candidates and offering them work at home positions with Magellan Health. “Interviews” are conducted completely through email and the false job offer includes the promise of a check to be issued to the candidate for the purposes of setting up a home office.

    Please know that Magellan Health does not interview any candidate through email, nor do we issue checks to candidates to set up home offices. All of our available positions are posted on legitimate job boards and our recruitment team directly contacts candidates should there be a fit.

    If you suspect you are being contacted by a false representative of Magellan Health, please call 410-953-2911


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Financial Counselor (Patient Access) - St. Joe's Hospital - Phoenix, AZ
    UnitedHealth Group    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 8 days    

    **$2,000 Sign On Bonus For External Candidates**

    **Optum** is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.**

    The **Financial Counselor (Patient Access)** functions as an integral member of the team and is the first point of contact for all persons inquiring about the provider’s practice. The primary role is to organize the practice’s daily activities and paperwork.

    This position is full-time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to work our normal business hours of 8:00am – 4:30pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime or weekends. Our office is located at **350 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ** .

    We offer 4 weeks of on-the-job training. The hours of the training will be 8:00am – 4:30pm AZ time, Monday-Friday.

    **Primary Responsibilities:**

    + Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits on all assigned accounts using electronic verification systems or by contacting payers directly to determine level of insurance coverage. When contacting payers directly, utilizes approved scripting.

    + Obtains referral, authorization and pre-certification information and documents this information in system.

    + Identifies outstanding balances from patient’s previous visits and attempts to collect any amount due.

    + Trains staff on computer systems, new processes, payer updates and assigned reporting.

    + Functions as a Superuser for primary computer systems

    + Proactively identifies and leads department process improvement opportunities.

    + Works on Special Projects as needed.

    + Performs the duties of a Patient Access Representative

    + Maintains up-to-date knowledge of specific admission, registration, and pre-registration requirements for all areas.

    You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

    **Required Qualifications:**

    + Must be 18 years of age OR older

    + 1+ years of electronic health record experience

    + 2+ years of Customer Service experience such as hospital, office setting, customer service setting, or phone support

    + Ability to work 100% onsite at 350 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ

    + Ability to work our normal business hours of 8:00am – 4:30pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime or weekends.

    **Preferred Qualifications:**

    + 1+ years of experience with prior authorizations

    + Experience with Microsoft Office products

    + Working knowledge of medical terminology

    + Understanding of insurance policies and procedures

    + Ability to perform basic mathematics for financial payments

    + Experience in requesting and processing financial payments

    + Experience in insurance reimbursement and financial verification

    + Experience in a Hospital Patient Registration Department, Physician office or any medical setting

    **Soft Skills:**

    + Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills

    **Physical and Work Environment:**

    + Standing for long periods of time (10 to 12 hours) while using a workstation on wheels and phone/headset.

    **PLEASE NOTE** The sign on bonus is only available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or related entity in a full time, part time, or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus.

    _At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission._

    _Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law._

    _UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment_ .

    **\#RPO #RED**


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
    Rite of Passage    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 8 days    

    Description

    We’re hiring a Guidance Counselor at Southwest Leadership Academy in Phoenix, AZ. Our employees are dedicated and passionate individuals that are committed to inspiring positive change in the lives of youth. Joining our team is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a company driven by its powerful mission to make a difference.

    Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and opportunities for troubled and at-risk youth from social services, welfare agencies and juvenile courts. With an emphasis on evidence-based practices and positive skill development, combined with our supportive and therapeutic approach, our organization is respected by industry experts as a highly effective solution for our youth. Since 1984, over 25,000 youths have entered and completed our programs. ROP has built its reputation on running life-changing educational treatment programs that positively contribute to the community.

    What you’ll do:

    The Guidance Counselor works as a member of the Education Department team. Primarily responsible for acting as a liaison between ROP Case Managers and the State Juvenile Services Case Managers by providing transitioning students with related therapies, educational and or employment guidance. The Guidance Counselor reports directly to the Principal and indirectly to the Case Management Coordinator.

    To be considered, you should:

    + Master Degree in Counseling

    + Experience in Academic Advising and college counseling

    + Understanding of diverse student needs and the ability to create an inclusive supportive environment

    + Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.

    The Perks:

    + Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance after 90 days of employment.

    + Choice of supplemental benefits, including Short Term Disability and Life Insurance.

    + Eligible for 100% 401k match of up to 6% of your salary after 1 year of employment.

    + Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues.

    + Free Meals on shift.

    + Employee incentives including On-The-Spot Bonuses, Rams Bucks, and Longevity Awards.

    + Growth opportunities nationwide – we have 40 programs in 16 states!

    + Tuition Assistance.

    Apply today and help us make a difference!

    Qualifications

    Education

    Required

    + Masters or better in Counseling and Personnel Services

    Experience

    Required

    + Case Management

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)


    Employment Type

    Full Time


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