Outpatient Therapist | AMG Brookings
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Job Location:
Brookings, SD - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 63960 - 96200
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location:
Brookings-Avera Medical Group Behavioral HealthWorker Type:
RegularWork Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Position Highlights
*This position is located at Avera Medical Group in Brookings SD*
This position may be eligible for an $8000 sign on bonus!!*
Outpatient Therapist II:
$63960 - $96200
Masters
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - MH Upon Hire
Clinical Social Worker - Practitioner in Private Practice (CSW-PIP) - Upon Hire
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Upon Hire
Outpatient Therapist III:
$68080 - $100880
Masters
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - MH Upon Hire
Clinical Social Worker - Practitioner in Private Practice (CSW-PIP) - Upon Hire
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Upon Hire
Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) - Upon Hire
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief Overview
Assists in coordinating planning implementing and facilitating programs and counseling services on an outpatient basis. The Outpatient Therapists responsibilities may include several of the following areas: individual group and family counseling crisis services/evaluation tele-therapy services and current and future groups/programs. All of these areas may involve providing assessments facilitating treatment and crisis intervention of clientele affected by mental health or dual diagnoses issues. Providing community/education services will be a part of this position and some travel is occasionally required.
What you will do
- Coordinates a clinical treatment program for the diagnosis treatment or referral of clients/patients presenting moderate to severe social adjustment problems.
- Adheres to policies which assure the confidentiality of client communications.
- Provides for a multi-disciplinary holistic approach to the treatment of clients coordinating same with appropriate hospital departments.
- Conducts individual family or group therapy sessions in accordance with accepted principles of the National Association of Social Workers.
- Assesses progress of clients/patients and modify or extend treatment program accordingly. Coordinates care of clients/patients with referring physician or agency.
- Documents therapy in accordance with hospital policies and procedures on medical records.
- Intervenes as a crisis counselor in situations requiring immediate psychological treatment such as substance abuse suicide attempts psychotic episodes and other instances as outlined in hospital policy.
- Refers client or patient to outside agencies where appropriate.
- Communicates with family members/significant others in order to further the effectiveness of client/patient treatment and progress.
- Coordinates client/patient billing and modify treatment program in accordance with insurance coverage plan provisions and individual ability to pay. Provides educational programs on a variety of psychological topics to hospital/community groups as requested.
Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others hear understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education License/Certification or Work Experience:
- Masters
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire or
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire and
- Qualified Mental Health Provider (QMHP) - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice within 30 Days
Preferred Education License/Certification or Work Experience:
- 3 years related experience and/or training
- Clinical experience facilitating group therapy sessions and providing individuals counseling services
- Experience working with clients having dual diagnoses issues (addictive disorders in conjunction with mental health conditions)
- Clinical experience with couples and/or family therapy
Expectations and Standards
- Commitment to the daily application of Averas mission vision core values and social principles to serve patients their families and our community.
- Promote Averas values of compassion hospitality and stewardship.
- Uphold Averas standards of Communication Attitude Responsiveness and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles laws regulations and standards associated with but not limited to CMS The Joint Commission DHHS and OSHA if applicable.
Benefits You Need & Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
Free health insurance options for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability Veteran Status or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application please call 1- or send an email to .
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
