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Behavioral Health Therapist - Virtual Care

Sanford Health

Sioux Falls, SD 57106

Posted/Updated: Today

Job Description

Job Schedule: Full time, day shift
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $31.00 - $46.50

Department Details

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

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.

Job Requirements
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. Must be able to provide supervision in states 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)