Job: Full time Mental Health Therapist (LPC)

Company: Avera Health
Location: Sioux Falls
Posted on: February 18, 2025

Job Description:

Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience - Outpatient Therapist III
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
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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:

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
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

Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

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. 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/Affirmative Action Employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. 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.

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