Behavioral Health Therapist or Counselor - Behavioral Health Clinic
Company: Sanford Health
Location: Bemidji
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Create Your Career With Us!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: Bemidji 1705 ClinicLocation: Bemidji,
MNAddress: 1705 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USAShift: 8 Hours -
Day ShiftsJob Schedule: Full timeWeekly Hours: 40. 00Starting Rate:
$29.50Department DetailsThis therapy position allows for work both
independently and in a team setting. We are seeking individuals
interested in working with children and youth or with adults. Be a
part of a growing behavioral health department focused on
person-centered care!Job SummaryThe 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.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.QualificationsBehavioral Health Therapist: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)Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
(LMFT)Behavioral Health Counselor: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 Counselor
(LPC)Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW)In some states, will
consider candidates seeking licensure by reciprocity in instances
where obtaining licensure in the state of practice can be
accomplished within 90 days of hire. This will require the
candidate to review and compare their current state issued license
to practice with regulations for the independent practice of
clinical social work/professional counseling in the state of
practice and ensure that timely acquisition of licensure is
possible based on comparisons of statutes, educational, and
clinical requirements. Non-licensed candidates must provide
documentation that they are in the process of obtaining appropriate
license.If applicable to position, may be required to possess a
valid class D driver's license and auto insurance. If class D
driver s license is required, must maintain a good driving record
and have access to personal vehicle and willingness to use the
vehicle in carrying out position responsibilities.BenefitsSanford
Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying
full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a
variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance,
vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan,
work/life balance benefits, sick leave and paid time off. To review
your benefit eligibility, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits
.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 talent@sanfordhealth.org
.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.Req Number: R-0092295Job Function:
Behavioral Health and DependencyFeatured: No
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