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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 patients 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
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 401k retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
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Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer. MF/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 talents@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-0253407
Job Function Behavioral Health and Dependency
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