Remote Behavioral Health Therapist | Sanford Health Virtual Care

Good Samaritan Society; North Dakota; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Therapist for a fully remote role. This position offers the opportunity to work independently, providing essential diagnostic assessments and treatment interventions tailored to diverse patient populations. You will develop treatment plans, continually assess patient progress, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care. This role is perfect for those passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals facing behavioral health challenges. Join a forward-thinking organization that values professional development and offers a supportive virtual care environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Licensure in good standing in the state of practice is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic assessment and crisis intervention for patients.
• Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
• Document treatment sessions and provide updates to the team.

Skills

Understanding of human behavior

Counseling theories

Psychopathology

Crisis intervention

Treatment planning

Patient assessment

Education

Master's degree in Counseling

Master's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Psychology

Graduation from an accredited school

Job description

Remote Behavioral Health Therapist | Sanford Health Virtual Care | Sanford Careers

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.

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.

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 Iowa, must have one of the following:

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)

In Minnesota, must have one of the following:

• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

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)

In South Dakota, must have one of the following, dependent upon work setting:

• Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health (LPC-MH)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Certified Social Worker - Private or Independent Practice (CSW-PIP)

100% remote position with our new virtual care team! Must be able to provide clinical supervision in states you are licensed in.

Req Number: R-0212155
Job Function: Behavioral Health and Dependency