Behavioral Health Therapist or Counselor - Youth ACT - Sanford Health
Bemidji, MN
About the Job
**Careers With Purpose**
**Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.**
**Facility:** Bemidji 1705 Clinic
**Location:** Bemidji, MN
**Address:** 1705 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
**Shift:** 8 Hours - Day Shifts
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Weekly Hours:** 40.00
**Salary Range:** $27.50 - $46.50
**Pay Info:** Sign-On Bonus Available!
**Department Details**
Are you forward thinking regarding mental health services and strengths based when it comes to working with those you serve? Do you believe in quality engagement vs. quantity of engagements to improve your client outcomes? Have you been looking to improve your work-life balance? If so, then we have an intriguing opportunity for you to consider!
We are looking for individuals who want to work with an exciting new team. Our team will have knowledge and skill in working with intensive children and adolescent services, serving ages 8-15 specifically, as well as their families, schools, and community systems that are involved in a variety of client-centered settings. Work environments may include office, school, in-home, and community-based spaces depending on what clients and families need. This team will have flexibility regarding working hours, and environments, as we will utilize the clients as our guide for what works best for them.
This is an opportunity to change lives in your community for the better using a team approach with core members of the team that include a mental health therapist, a licensed alcohol and drug counselor, medication management provider, and a peer support specialist. The maximum caseload to be served with this team make up is 40. Be part of the positive change in behavioral health with this new innovative team and help start a new program that will be the standard of care!
**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.
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 patient's 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**
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.
**Behavioral Health Counselor**
Intermediary license required (LGSW, LAMFT, LPC) OR
Seeking LPCC or LMFT licensure tracks and meet criteria for Clinical Trainee
**Behavioral Health Therapist**
In Minnesota, must have one of the following:
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
If applicable to position, may be required to possess a valid class D driver's license and auto insurance. If class D driver’s license is required, must maintain a good driving record and have access to personal vehicle and willingness to use the vehicle in carrying out position responsibilities.
**Benefits**
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford Health 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-0199188
**Job Function:** Behavioral Health and Dependency
**Featured:** No
**Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.**
**Facility:** Bemidji 1705 Clinic
**Location:** Bemidji, MN
**Address:** 1705 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
**Shift:** 8 Hours - Day Shifts
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Weekly Hours:** 40.00
**Salary Range:** $27.50 - $46.50
**Pay Info:** Sign-On Bonus Available!
**Department Details**
Are you forward thinking regarding mental health services and strengths based when it comes to working with those you serve? Do you believe in quality engagement vs. quantity of engagements to improve your client outcomes? Have you been looking to improve your work-life balance? If so, then we have an intriguing opportunity for you to consider!
We are looking for individuals who want to work with an exciting new team. Our team will have knowledge and skill in working with intensive children and adolescent services, serving ages 8-15 specifically, as well as their families, schools, and community systems that are involved in a variety of client-centered settings. Work environments may include office, school, in-home, and community-based spaces depending on what clients and families need. This team will have flexibility regarding working hours, and environments, as we will utilize the clients as our guide for what works best for them.
This is an opportunity to change lives in your community for the better using a team approach with core members of the team that include a mental health therapist, a licensed alcohol and drug counselor, medication management provider, and a peer support specialist. The maximum caseload to be served with this team make up is 40. Be part of the positive change in behavioral health with this new innovative team and help start a new program that will be the standard of care!
**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.
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 patient's 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**
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.
**Behavioral Health Counselor**
Intermediary license required (LGSW, LAMFT, LPC) OR
Seeking LPCC or LMFT licensure tracks and meet criteria for Clinical Trainee
**Behavioral Health Therapist**
In Minnesota, must have one of the following:
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
If applicable to position, may be required to possess a valid class D driver's license and auto insurance. If class D driver’s license is required, must maintain a good driving record and have access to personal vehicle and willingness to use the vehicle in carrying out position responsibilities.
**Benefits**
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford Health 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-0199188
**Job Function:** Behavioral Health and Dependency
**Featured:** No
Source : Sanford Health