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Sioux Falls,SD

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Careers With Purpose Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. Facility: Ann Berdahl Hall Building Location: Sioux Falls, SD Address: 1503 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA Shift: 8 Hours - Varied Shifts Job Schedule: PRN Weekly Hours: Varies Salary Range: $27.50 - $41.50 Department Details The mental health department at Sanford is a close group working together with the Interdisciplinary team of Physicians, Nurses, Case Managers and Social Workers working together for the best outcome for our patients. Job Summary The Behavioral Health Counselor requires a broad, yet solid, understanding of human behavior and theories of counseling. May work with a wide range of patient populations and presenting issues, requiring a foundation in a variety of treatment modalities. This role is a team-based role where responsibility for patient well-being is diffused among the treatment team and the overall responsibility lies with a clinical supervisor or admitting provider. The Behavioral Health Counselor assesses patient needs, may diagnose disorders, develops treatment plans, and implements treatment interventions specific to patient needs. Continually assesses patient's progress and revises 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. In a hospital setting, the Behavioral Health Counselor may have a broad scope of duties, depending upon assignment. Hospital assignments include psychiatric inpatient treatment and/or specific hospital units. Depending on location, may place patients on mental health and substance-related holds. Psychiatric inpatient treatment duties include development, implementation, and evaluation of therapy programs, individual and family counseling, and consultative services to attending psychiatrist. Hospital unit duties include crisis intervention, assessment, and referral. Qualifications Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related Behavioral Health Sciences required. License must be in good standing in state(s) of practice. In South Dakota, must have one of the following: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health (LPC-MH) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Certified Social Worker (CSW) Certified Social Worker - Private or Independent Practice (CSW-PIP) 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 or send an email to . Sanford 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- Job Function: Behavioral Health and Dependency Featured: No
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Sanford Health Hero
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Sanford Health
Sioux Falls,SD

Description

Careers With Purpose Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. Facility: Ann Berdahl Hall Building Location: Sioux Falls, SD Address: 1503 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA Shift: 8 Hours - Varied Shifts Job Schedule: PRN Weekly Hours: Varies Salary Range: $27.50 - $41.50 Department Details The mental health department at Sanford is a close group working together with the Interdisciplinary team of Physicians, Nurses, Case Managers and Social Workers working together for the best outcome for our patients. Job Summary The Behavioral Health Counselor requires a broad, yet solid, understanding of human behavior and theories of counseling. May work with a wide range of patient populations and presenting issues, requiring a foundation in a variety of treatment modalities. This role is a team-based role where responsibility for patient well-being is diffused among the treatment team and the overall responsibility lies with a clinical supervisor or admitting provider. The Behavioral Health Counselor assesses patient needs, may diagnose disorders, develops treatment plans, and implements treatment interventions specific to patient needs. Continually assesses patient's progress and revises 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. In a hospital setting, the Behavioral Health Counselor may have a broad scope of duties, depending upon assignment. Hospital assignments include psychiatric inpatient treatment and/or specific hospital units. Depending on location, may place patients on mental health and substance-related holds. Psychiatric inpatient treatment duties include development, implementation, and evaluation of therapy programs, individual and family counseling, and consultative services to attending psychiatrist. Hospital unit duties include crisis intervention, assessment, and referral. Qualifications Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related Behavioral Health Sciences required. License must be in good standing in state(s) of practice. In South Dakota, must have one of the following: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health (LPC-MH) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Certified Social Worker (CSW) Certified Social Worker - Private or Independent Practice (CSW-PIP) 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 or send an email to . Sanford 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- Job Function: Behavioral Health and Dependency Featured: No

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