Behavioral Health Therapist - Adolescent Partial Hospitalization

Sanford Health • Fargo, ND

129d • $31 - $46

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Therapist requires a broad and thorough understanding of human behavior, theories of counseling, and psychopathology. May work with a wide range of patient populations and presenting issues, requiring a foundation in a variety of treatment modalities. This role has total independence and responsibility for patient well-being. The Behavioral Health Therapist provides diagnostic assessment, onsite crisis assessment and intervention, and determines need for ongoing care according to level of clinical ability, medical, and psychosocial complexity. Develops treatment plans and implements treatment interventions specific to patient needs. Continually assesses patient's progress and revises diagnosis(es), 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.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related Behavioral Health Sciences required; graduation from an accredited school preferred.
• License must be in good standing in state(s) of practice.
• In North Dakota, must have one of the following: Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled face-to-face therapy sessions in a clinic setting to assess and improve patient's emotional, mental, and behavioral health.
• Provide treatment for patients with severe and persistent mental illness in a community setting, including community-based interventions.
• Serve as a consultant for a multi-disciplinary team to ensure treatment interventions are implemented and that the patient is in compliance with treatment.
• Provide treatment for patients requiring a higher level of care in a residential setting, including assessment and diagnosis, individual and group therapy.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate therapy programs in a residential treatment facility.
• Consult and coordinate with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Document treatment sessions and provide updates to the interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patient support members about patient issues and interventions.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees