Arizona

Behavioral Health Resources in Arizona

Job search support is provided for the following behavioral health disciplines:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Licensed Professional Counselor
• Substance Use Disorder Counselor
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor
• Peer Recovery Support Specialist
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
• Behavioral Health Therapist
• Clinical Mental Health Counselor
• Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Psychiatrist
• Clinical Psychologist
• Addiction Medicine Physician

Additional Resources:

• Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (azbbhe.us)
• ADHS - Bureau of Behavioral Health Facilities Licensing (BBHL)

Incentive programs for behavioral health professionals:

• Arizona State Loan Repayment Program

Pipeline and pathway programs into behavioral health fields:

• Arizona Area Health Education Centers
• Arizona HOSA Future Health Professionals

3RNET has resources from across the nation to support behavioral health professionals and people interested in pursuing a behavioral health career. View 3RNET’s behavioral health professionals’ resources here.

J-1 Visas in Arizona

If you want to obtain a J-1 Visa Waiver in Arizona, here’s what you need to do:

1. Start your job search about 18 months prior to when you want to start working.
2. Find a job at an eligible J-1 site in our state. You can search for J-1 eligible jobs on 3RNET. Start your J-1 job search in Arizona now.
3. Connect with the J-1 contact to ask questions and learn about additional steps you may need to take.

Arizona J-1 Visa Waiver Program

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Exchange Visitor Program

Health Care Employers in Arizona

You'll find jobs on 3RNET from these types of health care employers in Arizona:

• Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs)
• Community Health Centers (CHCs)
• Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
• Indian Health Service sites
• National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment sites
• National Health Service Corps Scholar sites
• Rural Health Clinics (RHCs)
• Tribal Health sites

We have compiled a basic overview to help you understand more about the various safety net health care facilities. View 3RNET's Guide to Safety Net Health Care Facilities here.

Job Search Resources for Arizona

We’re here to help. 3RNET has several resources for health professionals searching for a job:

• 3RNET’s Loan Repayment Program Guide
• 3RNET’s Guide on Health Professional Shortage Areas
• 3RNET’s Guide to Navigating the J-1 Waiver Job Search
• 3RNET’s Guide to Safety Net Health Care Facilities
• 3RNET’s Resources for Behavioral Health Professionals

Arizona's state-specific job resources for health care professionals:

• Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers
• Arizona Commerce Authority
• Arizona Department of Education
• Arizona Department of Health Services Workforce Programs (NHSC & AZ SLRP)
• Arizona State Loan Repayment Program
• Arizona J-1 Visa Waiver Program
• Arizona State Jobs
• The University of Arizona Center for Rural Health
• The National Association of Hispanic Nurses - Phoenix Chapter
• AzCRH 2015 Pharmacist Supply and Demand Study Report
• AzCRH 2015 Safety Net Health Care in Arizona Report
• AzCRH 2015 Supply and Demand Study of Arizona Health Practitioners and Professionals
• The Supply of Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and Certified Nurse Midwives in Arizona
• Video: What is a Community Health Center?

Learn more about Arizona:

• Arizona Highways
• Visit Arizona

For Arizona Employers

If you’re a health care employer in Arizona and you’d like to post your jobs on 3RNET, please fill out our employer application form which will be sent to the Arizona Network Coordinator.

If you have specific questions about using 3RNET in Arizona, please contact 3RNET’s Arizona Network Coordinator, Joyce Hospodar.