Behavioral Health Therapist | Sanford Child's Voice

Sanford Health • Sioux Falls, SD

2d • $31 - $47 • Onsite

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.

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, dependent upon work setting: Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health (LPC-MH) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Certified Social Worker - Private or Independent Practice (CSW-PIP)
• Credentialing through the Allied Health Staff of the organization where you will be working will be required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Conducts scheduled face-to-face therapy sessions designed to assess and improve patient's emotional, mental, and behavioral health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees