Psychologist

Sioux Center Health; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO available day 1

Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Job summary

Sioux Center Health is looking for a qualified behavioral health professional in Yankton, SD. The role involves providing assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention for patients with various behavioral health needs.

Applicants must have a Doctorate in psychology and an active state license upon hire. Experience in delivering therapy and crisis intervention is preferred. Avera offers competitive benefits and encourages a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Active license in the state of practice upon hire.
• 2+ years in the field of psychology or a similar field.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention.
• Coordinate a clinical treatment program and provide therapy sessions.
• Intervene as a crisis counselor and manage client communications.
• Deliver educational programs on psychological topics.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Individual and group therapy

Communication skills

Psychological assessment

Education

Doctorate (PhD, PsyD or EDD) or equivalent

Job description

Location

Avera Medical Group Behavioral Health-Yankton

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Position Highlights

• You Belong at Avera
• Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Responsible to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention of acute, chronic or moderately disturbed behavioral health patients. Provides clinical consultation services, community education services.

What You Will Do

• Coordinates a clinical treatment program for the diagnosis, treatment, or referral of clients/patients presenting moderate to severe mental, behavioral, and/or social adjustment program. Adheres to policies which assure the confidentiality of client communications. Provides a multi‑disciplinary, holistic approach to treatment of clients, coordinating with appropriate hospital departments.
• Conducts individual, family, or group therapy sessions in accordance with accepted principles of the American Psychological Association and the Avera Psychology Section by‑laws. Assesses progress of clients/patients with referring physician or agency. Documents therapy in accordance with hospital policies and procedures in Electronic Medical Record.
• Intervenes as a crisis counselor in situations requiring immediate psychological treatment such as substance abuse, suicide attempts, psychotic episodes, and other instances as outlined in hospital policy. Refers client or patient to outside agencies when appropriate.
• Communicates with family members/significant others to further the effectiveness of client/patient treatment and progress. Coordinates client/patient billing and modifies treatment program in accordance with insurance coverage, plan provisions, and individual ability to pay.
• Provides educational programs on a variety of psychological topics to hospital/community groups as requested.
• Administers and interprets psychological assessment instruments and outcomes in accordance with accepted principles of the American Psychological Association and the Avera Psychology Section by‑laws.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily, including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• Doctorate (PhD) Doctoral degree (Ph.D., PsyD or EDD) or equivalent
• Psychologist – Licensing Board. Active license in the state of practice upon hire.

Preferred Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• 2+ years in the field of psychology or a similar field.

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promotes Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Upholds Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Works effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Complies with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA when applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part‑time and full‑time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].