Avera Health·Brookings, South Dakota
The Outpatient Therapist coordinates and facilitates clinical treatment programs, including individual, group, and family counseling services. They are responsible for conducting assessments, providing crisis intervention, and documenting patient progress in accordance with hospital policies.
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.
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.
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.
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 30 Days
Addiction Counselor Trainee (ACT) - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice and Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice or Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) - Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals An active license in the state of practice 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
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. 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.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree and possess an active clinical license such as LCSW, LPC, or LMFT in the state of practice. Experience in facilitating group therapy and working with clients having dual diagnoses is preferred.
Market context
Behavioral health openings in South Dakota are often driven by demand in community care, hospice, and related support services. These roles can be competitive because employers may look for an MSW for dialysis services or a BSW/related degree plus specific experience for hospice, with bilingual skills and community social services or end-of-life care experience often preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, since they are pulled from the original job description and can save research time; if you apply, tailor your resume to the exact setting and highlight any bilingual or direct-care experience.