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.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

Salary Range: $31.00 - $46.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Join our Virtual Care Team as a Behavioral Health Therapist and enjoy the flexibility of a 100% remote role designed to support work-life balance. You'll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team with an exceptional culture, while helping shape the future of a rapidly growing behavioral health department.

Licensing will be required in South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa for this role.

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.

Job Description

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.

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.

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 (LPC)
Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health (LPC-MH)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [email protected].