Behavioral Health Therapist - Behavioral Health Hospital

Sanford Health; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Therapist to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to work independently, providing essential diagnostic assessments and crisis interventions to a diverse patient population. The therapist will develop tailored treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care. This position promises a rewarding career in a supportive environment, where your expertise will contribute significantly to the well-being of individuals facing mental health challenges. If you have a passion for helping others and a strong foundation in behavioral health, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field required.
• License in good standing in state(s) of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic assessments and crisis interventions.
• Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
• Document treatment sessions and update interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Diagnostic Assessment

Crisis Intervention

Treatment Planning

Patient Education

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Counseling

Master's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Psychology

Job description

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40 Salary Range: $37.00 - $46.50Sign-On Bonus Available!

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Summary

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.

Job Description

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.


The Behavioral Health Therapist may work in a variety of settings, with duties varying by setting:

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.

In a community setting, the Behavioral Health Therapist provides treatment for patients with severe and persistent mental illness. This may include community-based interventions aimed at improving daily living skills, social skills, and self-regulation skills. The community-based Behavioral Health Therapist serves as a consultant for a multi-disciplinary team to ensure treatment interventions are implemented and that the patient is in compliance with treatment.

In a residential setting, the Behavioral Health Therapist provides treatment for patients requiring a higher level of care than outpatient therapy; however, do not meet the criteria for psychiatric inpatient treatment. Treatment occurs at the residential treatment facility and includes a broad range of duties: assessment and diagnosis, individual and group therapy, development, implementation, and evaluation of therapy programs, and consultation and coordination with a multi-disciplinary team.

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

Qualifications

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)

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

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