Behavioral Health Therapist

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.
• Licenses 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), licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC), licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW), licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT).
• In Minnesota, must have one of the following licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), 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 (LPC), licensed professional counselor - mental health (LPC-MH), licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), certified social worker - private or independent practice (CSW-PIP).
• If applicable to position, may be required to possess a valid class D driver's license and auto insurance.

Benefits

Sanford 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, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

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