What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Therapist position at Avera Health?
Job Description:
Avera Health is seeking a highly skilled Mental Health Professional to join our multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent clinical skills, a strong commitment to patient-centered care, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
The Outpatient Therapist will be responsible for coordinating, planning, implementing, and facilitating programs and counseling services on an outpatient basis. This may include individual, group, and family counseling, crisis services/evaluation, tele-therapy services, and current/future groups/programs. The successful candidate will provide assessments, facilitate treatment, and intervene in crisis situations, all while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to hospital policies.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree and possess a valid license in one of the following: Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health (LPC-MH), Clinical Social Worker - Practitioner in Private Practice (CSW-PIP), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). 4-6 years of related experience and/or training are preferred. Experience working with clients having dual diagnoses issues, clinical experience facilitating group therapy sessions, and providing individual counseling services are also desired.
Avera Health offers a competitive benefits package, including PTO, free health insurance options, retirement matching, and career development opportunities. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes equality.
Avera Health is seeking a highly skilled Mental Health Professional to join our multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent clinical skills, a strong commitment to patient-centered care, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
The Outpatient Therapist will be responsible for coordinating, planning, implementing, and facilitating programs and counseling services on an outpatient basis. This may include individual, group, and family counseling, crisis services/evaluation, tele-therapy services, and current/future groups/programs. The successful candidate will provide assessments, facilitate treatment, and intervene in crisis situations, all while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to hospital policies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinates a clinical treatment program for clients/patients with moderate to severe social adjustment problems.
- Provides individual, family, or group therapy sessions in accordance with accepted principles of the National Association of Social Workers.
- Assesses progress of clients/patients and modifies or extends treatment program accordingly.
- Documents therapy in accordance with hospital policies and procedures on medical records.
- Intervenes as a crisis counselor in situations requiring immediate psychological treatment.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree and possess a valid license in one of the following: Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health (LPC-MH), Clinical Social Worker - Practitioner in Private Practice (CSW-PIP), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). 4-6 years of related experience and/or training are preferred. Experience working with clients having dual diagnoses issues, clinical experience facilitating group therapy sessions, and providing individual counseling services are also desired.
Avera Health offers a competitive benefits package, including PTO, free health insurance options, retirement matching, and career development opportunities. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes equality.
