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Senior Behavioral Health Counselor

Employer
Sanford Health
Location
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Salary
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Industry
Healthcare
Role
Counselor / Therapist
Job Type
Long-Term

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Behavioral Health Counselor

City: Sioux Falls

State: South Dakota

Department *: * MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Job Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Hours Per Shift: 8 hr

JOB SUMMARY

Provides assistance to patient populations with social, economic, developmental, emotional and related issues. Also provides the psychiatrist with inpatient consultative services. Referrals to the service are made by physician or other healthcare professionals. Develops programs and services to meet the needs of various populations. Develops the psycho-social plan of care, and provides clinical screening, assessment and referral services to meet the needs of various patient populations (i.e., oncology, detox, post-partum, bariatric, other) with mental health/counseling needs; provides case management functions for appropriate populations; designs plan of care and provides follow-up; and coordinates care conferences. Works with all age groups and families, including children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

College level reading and comprehension, writing and mathematical skills. Basic knowledge and skill applying principles of abnormal psychology and mental health problems; familiarity with psychological, sociological and medical terminology; skills in analyzing and evaluating information; problem-solving skills; excellent oral communication skills, legible handwriting; ability to concentrate on tasks and meet deadlines; ability to confidentially maintain all information; basic data entry skills preferred, including some experience using computer; organization and time management skills; skills in dealing courteously with the public and individuals within the organization; crisis management skills; persuasive skills with prospective patients and family members who demonstrate denial or resistance to treatment, within context of appropriate clinical interventions. Must be able to work with growth and development needs of client populations from infants to geriatric age groups. Ability to present public presentations, screening, etc. on a variety of mental health topics.

QUALIFICATIONS

South Dakota license (SW, LPC, LPCMH, CSW-PIP or equivalent) to treat mental pathology is preferred. MSW, MA, MS or greater required.

About Sanford Health:

At Sanford Health, we are dedicated to the work of health and healing.
Every day, we show that commitment by delivering the highest quality of care to the communities we serve.
We are leaders in health care and strive to provide patients across the region with convenient access to expert medical care, leading-edge technologies and world-class facilities.
In addition to strong clinical care, we are also committed to research, education and community growth.
We engage in medical research to not only discover innovative ways to provide care, but also cures for common diseases.
We continuously seek new ways to achieve our vision of improving the human condition here in your community,
across the region and around the world.
The entire team at Sanford Health recognizes the value of healthy families and communities.
We continue to gain momentum and expand our reach. Together, we can make a positive difference now, and in the future.
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 .
In compliance with federal law requiring employers to verify new employees' U.S.
employment eligibility, Sanford participates in E-Verify. To learn more click here for English Version at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp/media/resourcesContents/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf or here for Spanish Version at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp/media/resourcesContents/EverifyPosterSpanish.pdf .

City: Sioux Falls

State: South Dakota

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Req Number: req21080

Company

Sanford Health is excited to be on a journey of tremendous growth and momentum. With our vast geography, cutting-edge medicine, sophisticated research, advanced education and our own health plan, we are unique in what we do and how we do it. Through relationships built on trust and successful performance and a vision to improve the human condition, Sanford seeks to make a significant impact on health and healing. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, our journey as an organization includes continually building on the diverse talents, experiences and beliefs of our employees, as well as the patients and communities we serve. We are proud to be from the Midwest and to impact the world. We look forward to joining with you in the journey.

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