Outpatient Therapist

Location : Avera Medical Group Family Medicine-Mitchell Worker Type : Regular Work Shift : Day Shift (United States of America) Pay Range : The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $63,960.00 - $100,880.00 Position Highlights

• Position is located in Mitchell SD
• Monday-Friday, 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm; 72hrs / 2wks Eligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Assists in coordinating, planning, implementing and facilitating programs and counseling services on an outpatient basis. The Outpatient Therapist's responsibilities may include several of the following areas : individual, group and family counseling, crisis services / evaluation, tele-therapy services, and current and future groups / programs. All of these areas may involve providing assessments, facilitating treatment and crisis intervention of clientele affected by mental health or dual diagnoses issues. Providing community / education services will be a part of this position and some travel is occasionally required. What you will do Coordinates a clinical treatment program for the diagnosis, treatment or referral of clients / patients presenting moderate to severe social adjustment problems. Adheres to policies which assure the confidentiality of client communications. Provides for a multi-disciplinary, holistic approach to the treatment of clients, coordinating same with appropriate hospital departments. Conducts individual, family, or group therapy sessions in accordance with accepted principles of the National Association of Social Workers. Assesses progress of clients / patients and modify or extend treatment program accordingly. Coordinates care of clients / patients with referring physician or agency. Documents therapy in accordance with hospital policies and procedures on medical records. Intervenes as a crisis counselor in situations requiring immediate psychological treatment such as substance abuse, suicide attempts, psychotic episodes and other instances as outlined in hospital policy. Refers client or patient to outside agencies where appropriate. Communicates with family members / significant others in order to further the effectiveness of client / patient treatment and progress. Coordinates client / patient billing and modify treatment program in accordance with insurance coverage, plan provisions, and individual ability to pay. Provides educational programs on a variety of psychological topics to hospital / community groups as requested. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License / Certification, or Work Experience : Master's Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health (LPC-MH) - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire or Clinical Social Worker - Practitioner in Private Practice (CSW-PIP) - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire Preferred Education, License / Certification, or Work Experience : Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) - Department of Health and Human Services An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire 4-6 years Related experience and / or training Clinical experience facilitating group therapy sessions and providing individuals counseling services Experience working with clients having dual diagnoses issues (addictive disorders in conjunction with mental health conditions) Clinical experience with couples and / or family therapy Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org .aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a