Behavioral Health Therapist | Wheaton Medical Center

Sanford Health • Wheaton, MN

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. In a clinic setting (other than primary care), the Behavioral Health Therapist conducts scheduled face-to-face therapy sessions designed to assess and improve patient's emotional, mental, and behavioral health.

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 Minnesota, must have one of the following: Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic assessment and onsite crisis assessment and intervention.
• Determine need for ongoing care according to level of clinical ability, medical, and psychosocial complexity.
• Develop treatment plans and implement treatment interventions specific to patient needs.
• Continually assess patient's progress and revise diagnosis(es), treatment plans, and interventions accordingly.
• Document treatment sessions.
• Provide patient progress updates to interdisciplinary team as needed.
• Educate patient support members about patient issues and interventions.
• Refer for additional clinical services or to specialists as needed.
• Stay current on emerging issues in the profession.
• Conduct scheduled face-to-face therapy sessions in a clinic setting.

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule
• No Nights/Weekend

What This Job Offers

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