Behavioral Health Therapist - Moorhead
Behavioral Health Therapist - Moorhead
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Job Description
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
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Day (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Salary Range: $31.00 - $46.50Sign-On Bonus Available!Union Position:
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Join our wonderful multidisciplinary team in Outpatient Adult Psychology. This is a full-time clinic role Monday through Friday with no weekends or holidays.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.Job Description
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 patients 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 patients 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.
Qualifications
Masters 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)
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
