Behavioral Health Counselor | Mental Health Services
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Healthcare
Mental Health
Overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We are proud to offer development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 Sanford Family members who are dedicated to health and healing across our broad footprint.
FacilityAnn Berdahl Hall Building
LocationSioux Falls, SD
Address1503 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
Shift8 Hours - Varied Shifts
Job SchedulePRN
Weekly HoursVars
Salary Range$27.50 - $41.50
Department DetailsWe are a small but very close group of mental health professionals. PRN position allows flexibility for staffing and scheduling.
Job SummaryThe 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 patient s 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.
The Behavioral Health Counselor may work in a variety of settings, with duties varying by setting:
Responsibilities- In a clinic setting (other than primary care), conduct scheduled face-to-face counseling sessions designed to assess and improve patient s emotional, mental, and behavioral health.
- In a hospital setting, duties may 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.
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 South Dakota, Must Have One Of The Following:
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Certified Social Worker (CSW)
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 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .
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 or send an email to talent .
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-0247361
Job Function: Behavioral Health and Dependency
Featured: No
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