ZipRecruiter

Log In

2

Remote Psych Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Bradken

Business Development Specialist

Tucson, AZ · On-site +1

Fully remote work options to help you balance your professional and personal life. * Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive Total Reward Packages, Paid Parental Leave, and a Private Psychology Service ...

previous page

Showing results 41-60

All JobsPsych JobsRemote Psych JobsRemote Psych Jobs in Arizona

Remote Psych information

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote psych?

To thrive as a Remote Psychologist, you need a solid background in clinical psychology, a recognized psychology degree, and appropriate state licensure. Familiarity with telehealth platforms, secure video conferencing tools, and electronic health records is essential. Strong communication, empathy, and self-motivation are crucial soft skills for building rapport and maintaining client engagement remotely. These skills ensure effective, ethical, and accessible mental health care delivery in a virtual environment.

What is the difference between Remote Psych vs Remote Therapist?

AspectRemote PsychRemote Therapist
Required CredentialsPsychologist license, doctoral degree in psychologyLicensed mental health professional, such as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT
Work EnvironmentPrivate practice, clinics, telehealth platformsPrivate practice, clinics, telehealth platforms
Industry UsageHealthcare, mental health servicesHealthcare, mental health services
Common Search IntentSeeking licensed psychologist services remotelySeeking licensed mental health counseling remotely

Remote Psych typically refers to licensed psychologists providing therapy or assessments remotely, requiring a doctoral degree and specific licensure. Remote Therapist is a broader term for licensed mental health professionals like LPCs, LCSWs, or LMFTs offering therapy online. Both roles operate in similar environments and serve mental health needs, but Remote Psych emphasizes psychologists with advanced credentials, while Remote Therapist includes various licensed professionals.

What is a remote psych?

A remote psych, short for remote psychologist or remote psychiatric professional, is a mental health provider who delivers psychological services through online platforms or telehealth. This allows clients to receive therapy, counseling, or psychiatric evaluations from the comfort of their own homes using video calls, phone calls, or secure messaging. Remote psych professionals can provide support for a variety of mental health issues and often offer flexible scheduling to accommodate clients' needs. This approach increases accessibility, especially for those in rural or underserved areas.

How does a remote psych maintain effective patient relationships and ensure confidentiality while working virtually?

Remote Psychologists use secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms to conduct sessions, ensuring patient confidentiality and data security. Building rapport remotely can be a unique challenge, so practitioners often employ clear communication, consistent scheduling, and create a comfortable virtual environment to foster trust. Collaboration with other healthcare providers is typically managed through secure digital records and regular virtual team meetings. Staying organized and attentive to patient needs is crucial for maintaining the same high standard of care as in-person practice.

What are the most commonly searched types of Psych jobs in Arizona?

The most popular types of Psych jobs in Arizona are:

What are popular job titles related to Remote Psych jobs in Arizona?

For Remote Psych jobs in Arizona, the most frequently searched job titles are:

What job categories do people searching Remote Psych jobs in Arizona look for?

The top searched job categories for Remote Psych jobs in Arizona are:

What cities in Arizona are hiring for Remote Psych jobs?

Cities in Arizona with the most Remote Psych job openings:

Remote Psych jobs near you
Infographic showing various Remote Psych job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 64% Full Time, and 36% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution.

Initial Clinical Reviewer - Remote - AZ

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

Phoenix, AZ • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Arizona rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

290th of 308 rated insurance

Job description

Awarded a Healthiest Employer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona aims to fulfill its mission to inspire health and make it easy. AZ Blue offers a variety of health insurance products and services to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families, and small and large businesses as well as providing information and tools to help individuals make better health decisions.
At AZ Blue, we have a hybrid workforce strategy, called Workability, that offers flexibility with how and where employees work. Our positions are classified as hybrid, onsite or remote. While the majority of our employees are hybrid, the following classifications drive our current minimum onsite requirements:
  • Hybrid People Leaders: must reside in AZ, required to be onsite at least twice per week
  • Hybrid Individual Contributors: must reside in AZ, unless otherwise cited within this posting, required to be onsite at least once per week
  • Hybrid 2 (Operational Roles such as but not limited to: Customer Service, Claims Processors, and Correspondence positions): must reside in AZ, unless otherwise cited within this posting, required to be onsite at least once per month
  • Onsite: daily onsite requirement based on the essential functions of the job
  • Remote: not held to onsite requirements, however, leadership can request presence onsite for business reasons including but not limited to staff meetings, one-on-ones, training, and team building

Please note that onsite requirements may change in the future, based on business need, and job responsibilities. Most employees should expect onsite requirements and at a minimum of once per week.
This remote work opportunity requires residency, and work to be performed, within the State of Arizona.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
  • Responsible for identifying, researching, processing, resolving, and responding to inquiries from internal and external customers with emphasis on excellence, privacy, compliance and versatility within the health insurance industry.

QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Work Experience
  • 2 years of experience in clinical field of practice, health insurance, or other health care related field

Required Education
  • Associate's Degree in general field of study or Post High School Nursing Diploma or Certification (LPN only) from an approved program
Required Licenses
  • Active, current, and unrestricted license to practice in the State of Arizona (or an endorsement to work in Arizona) as a behavioral health professional such as LCSW, LPC, LISAC LMFT, or licensed psychologist (Psy.D. or Ph.D.), OR an active, current, and unrestricted license to practice nursing in either the State of Arizona or another state in the United States recognized by the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) as an RN, OR an active, current, and unrestricted license to practice in the State of Arizona as an LPN.

Required Certifications
  • N/A

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Work Experience
  • 3 years of experience in clinical field of practice, health insurance, or other health care related field
Preferred Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field of study
Preferred Licenses
  • Active, current, and unrestricted license to practice in the State of Arizona (a state in the United States) as a Registered Nurse
Preferred Certifications
  • N/A

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Identify, research, process, resolve and respond to customer inquiries and correspondence via telephone, written communication and/or in person.

  • Answer a diverse and high volume of health insurance related customer calls or correspondence on a daily basis.
  • Analyze medical records and apply medical necessity criteria and benefit plan requirements to determine the appropriateness of benefit requests.
  • Maintain complete and accurate records per department policy.
  • Meet quality, quantity and timeliness standards to achieve individual and department performance goals as defined within the department guidelines and required by State, Federal and other accrediting organizations.
  • Explain to customers a variety of information concerning the organization's services, including but not limited to, contract benefits, changes in coverage, eligibility, claims, BCBSAZ programs, provider networks, etc.
  • Demonstrate ability to apply plan policies and procedures effectively.
  • Consult and coordinate with various internal departments, external plans, providers, businesses, and government agencies to obtain information and ensure resolution of customer inquiries.
  • When indicated to assist with team/project functions:
    • Collaborate with team to distribute workload/work tasks;
    • Monitor and report team tasks;
    • Communicate team issues and opportunities for improvement to supervisor/manager;
    • Support/mentor team members.
  • Participate in continuing education and current developments in the fields of medicine and managed care.
  • Maintain all standards in consideration of State, Federal, BCBSAZ and other accreditation requirements.
  • The position has an onsite expectation of 0 days per week and requires a full-time work schedule. Full-time is defined as working at least 40 hours per week, plus any additional hours as requested or as needed to meet business requirements

  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Required Job Skills
  • Intermediate PC proficiency
  • Intermediate skill in use of office equipment, including copiers, fax machines, scanner and telephones

Required Professional Competencies
  • Maintain confidentiality and privacy
  • Strong current clinical knowledge
  • Practice interpersonal and active listening skills to achieve customer satisfaction
  • Compose a variety of business correspondence
  • Interpret and translate policies, procedures, programs and guidelines
  • Capable of investigative and analytical research
  • Navigate, gather, input and maintain data records in multiple system applications
  • Follow and accept instruction and direction
  • Establish and maintain working relationships in a collaborative team environment
  • Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work with multiple priorities
  • Independent and sound judgment with good problem solving skills

Required Leadership Experience and Competencies
  • Resolve conflicts
  • Represent BCBSAZ in the community

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES
Preferred Job Skills
  • Advanced PC proficiency
  • Knowledge of CPT-4 and ICD-9 coding

Preferred Professional Competencies
  • Knowledge of managed care, utilization management, and quality management
  • Working knowledge of McKesson InterQual® criteria

Preferred Leadership Experience and Competencies
  • N/A

Our Commitment
AZ Blue does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected group.
Thank you for your interest in Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. For more information on our company, see azblue.com. If interested in this position, please apply.

What Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Arizona employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

Apply