Behavioral Health Counselor | Mental Health Services

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

9d•$28 - $42

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Counselor requires a broad, yet solid, understanding of human behavior and theories of counseling. May work with a wide range of patient populations and presenting issues, requiring a foundation in a variety of treatment modalities. This role is a team-based role where responsibility for patient well-being is diffused among the treatment team and the overall responsibility lies with a clinical supervisor or admitting provider.

Requirements

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related Behavioral Health Sciences required.
License must be in good standing in state(s) of practice.
In South Dakota, must have one of the following: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health (LPC-MH) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Certified Social Worker (CSW) Certified Social Worker - Private or Independent Practice (CSW-PIP)

Responsibilities

Assesses patient needs
May diagnose disorders
Develops treatment plans
Implements treatment interventions specific to patient needs
Continually assesses patient's progress and revises treatment plans and interventions accordingly
Documents treatment sessions
Provides patient progress updates to interdisciplinary team, as needed
May educate patient support members about patient issues and interventions
May refer for additional clinical services or to specialists, as needed
Must stay current on emerging issues in the profession
Development, implementation, and evaluation of therapy programs, individual and family counseling, and consultative services to attending psychiatrist
Crisis intervention, assessment, and referral