Associate Behavioral Health Counselor – Mobile Crisis

Sanford Health; Thief River Falls (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Behavioral Health Counselor for a mobile crisis team in Thief River Falls. This on-call role offers flexible scheduling, ideal for those passionate about mental health. Candidates should possess a degree in behavioral sciences and have substantial experience working with individuals facing mental health challenges. This position emphasizes collaboration within a team to assess patient needs, develop, and implement effective treatment plans. Join a dedicated organization committed to health and healing, where your contributions will make a significant difference in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in behavioral sciences or related field preferred.
• 4,000 hours of supervised experience in mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop treatment plans.
• Implement treatment interventions and document sessions.
• Provide updates to the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Treatment Planning

Team Collaboration

Patient Education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Sciences

Master's Degree in Behavioral Sciences

Job description

Associate Behavioral Health Counselor – Mobile Crisis

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. With nearly 50,000 employees, Sanford Health is dedicated to the work of health and healing across its broad footprint. Sanford Health offers many development and advancement opportunities to its employees.

About the Job

Sanford Health is hiring an Associate Behavioral Health Counselor – Mobile Crisis in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. This is an on-call position with flexible scheduling, including overnights, weekends, and some holidays. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in behavioral sciences or a related field, along with experience working with individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, or emotional disturbances.

The Associate Behavioral Health Counselor will assess patient needs, develop treatment plans, and implement treatment interventions. The successful candidate will also continually assess patients’ progress and revise treatment plans and interventions accordingly. The candidate should be able to work effectively in a team-based environment and stay current on emerging issues in the profession.

Job Responsibilities

1. Assess patient needs
2. Develop treatment plans
3. Implement treatment interventions
4. Continuously assess patients’ progress
5. Revise treatment plans and interventions
6. Document treatment sessions
7. Provide patient progress updates to the interdisciplinary team
8. Educate patient support members about patient issues and interventions
9. Refer for additional clinical services or to specialists

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in behavioral sciences or related field preferred
• Completion of a practicum or internship
• At least 4,000 hours of supervised experience in delivering services to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, emotional disturbances, traumatic brain injury, or developmental disabilities
• OR
• At least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral sciences or related fields, plus at least 2,000 hours of supervised work experience in delivering services to individuals with the above conditions

Sanford Health is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.