Inpatient Therapist I, II, III or Outpatient Counselor - Addiction Care

Company: Avera Health
Location: Valley Springs
Posted on: April 23, 2025

Job Description:

Inpatient Therapist I, II, III or Outpatient Counselor - Addiction Care at Avera Health summary:
The Inpatient Therapist I, II, III or Outpatient Counselor at Avera Addiction Care Center provides essential behavioral health treatment for patients dealing with substance abuse and dual diagnoses. The role involves coordinating and facilitating counseling services, conducting assessments, and engaging with multidisciplinary teams to promote addiction recovery. Qualifications range from a Bachelor's to a Master's degree and relevant licensure, with responsibilities including individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and community education.
Location:Avera Addiction Care Center-Sioux FallsWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$25.50 - $48.50Position HighlightsQualifications for Inpatient Therapist II:Pay: $30.75-$46.25

• Master's Degree Upon Hire
• LCSW-PIP, LPC-MH, LMFT Upon Hire
• Addiction Counselor Trainee (ACT) status and LAC within 3 years.Qualifications for Inpatient Therapist III:Pay: $ 32.25-$48.50
  • Master's Degree Upon Hire
  • LCSW-PIP, LPC-MH, LMFT Upon Hire
  • Current Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) in SD (Upon Hire)Qualifications for Outpatient Counselor:Pay: $25.50-$38.25
    • Bachelors Degree (Upon Hire)
    • Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) (Upon Hire)
    • Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) (Upon Hire)
    • LCSW or LPC (Upon Hire)You Belong at AveraBe 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 inpatient basis, and when needed, within the inpatient hospital setting and outpatient addiction recovery program. Responsibilities may include several of the following areas: individual, group and family counseling, Addiction Recovery Programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counseling, Critical Incident Stress Management, and other current and future groups/programs. All of these areas may involve providing assessments, facilitating treatment and crisis intervention of clientele affected by substance abuse, addiction, and dual diagnoses issues. As needed, will provide community/education services and some travel is occasionally required.
      
      What you will do
      
      
      • Assists in coordinating, planning, implementing and facilitating programs for clients/patients who require inpatient programs/counseling and/or as appropriate, within an inpatient hospital setting and within outpatient Addiction Recovery Program. These services will be delivered in person and/or via a telemedicine program.
        
      • Provides a program of behavioral health treatment for clients/patients and participates with physician/interdisciplinary team planning for continued care in the specific treatment model respective to client/patient needs.
        
      • Efficiently provides thorough addiction-related evaluations/assessments and consultation services on an outpatient and inpatient basis and makes the appropriate recommendations specific to client/patient needs.
        
      • Promotes the psychotherapeutic programs and services within hospital departments, our health system and within the community/region as appropriate.
        
      • Provides educational programs on a variety of behavioral health topics in an inpatient setting as well as within the hospital setting, outpatient Addiction Recovery Program and in community as requested.
        
      • Coordinates, implements and markets crisis intervention, EAP counseling, addiction programming and educational services as needed/appropriate. Assists with EAP counseling services and provides assessment, treatment and outcome data on clients and for EAP contracts as appropriate.
        
      • Assists with staff/student on the job training/orientation as needed.
        
      • Assesses the client's behavioral health condition on an ongoing basis and effectively recognizes the significance of changes warranting a modification of the treatment plan and/or the appropriate referral-related recommendations.
        
      • Communicates effectively with client, family, team members, physicians, inter-departmental staff and other agencies as needed/appropriate. Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with clients/patients within individual and group counseling settings as well as when providing inpatient consultation/counseling services.
        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 Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire or
        • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire and
        • Qualified Mental Health Provider (QMHP) - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice within 180 Days and
        • Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) - Department of Health and Human Services Licensed Addiction Counselor or currently in the state of practice Addiction counselor Trainee recognition status and obtainment of the Licensed Addiction Counselor within 60 months
          Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
          
          
          • 3 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 SomeAvera 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 mentorshipAvera 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 .
                
                Keywords:
                Addiction Counseling, Inpatient Therapy, Outpatient Counseling, Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Crisis Intervention, Therapeutic Relationships, Counseling Services, Community Education
                

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