Behavioral Health Therapist

Sanford Health•Dickinson, ND

1d•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. 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. Credentialing through the Allied Health Staff of the organization where you will be working will be required.

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) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

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.