Remote Behavioral Health Therapist | Sanford Health Virtual Care

Sanford Health; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist to provide independent patient care, diagnostic assessments, and treatment planning. The role is fully remote, requiring a Master's degree in a related field and a valid license in the state of practice. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field required.
• Must hold a valid license in good standing in state(s) of practice.
• Ability to provide supervision in states of practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic assessments and crisis interventions.
• Develop and implement treatment plans specific to patient needs.
• Document treatment sessions and provide progress updates.

Skills

Understanding of human behavior

Crisis intervention

Treatment planning

Education

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related Behavioral Health Sciences

Job description

Careers With Purpose

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.

Facility and Location

The facility is located in Remote, IA, and the position is 100% remote.

Job Schedule

The job schedule is full-time, with 40 hours per week, and the shift is day.

Salary Range

The salary range is $31.00 - $46.50 per hour.

Job 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. 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.

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. Must be able to provide supervision in states of practice.

Required licenses vary by state:

• In Iowa: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
• In Minnesota: Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• In North Dakota: Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• In South Dakota: Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health (LPC-MH), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Certified Social Worker - Private or Independent Practice (CSW-PIP)

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

Sanford is an EEO / AA Employer M / F / Disability / Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.