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Psychologist

Avera Health·Yankton, South Dakota

Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago
Practice for this role

Psychologist

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • 3 similar openings in the Yankton area

About the role

The psychologist is responsible for providing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with behavioral health needs. They will also conduct therapy sessions, manage crisis interventions, and coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team.

Location

  • Avera
  • Medical
  • Group
  • Behavioral
  • Health-Yankton
  • Worker
  • Type:
  • Regular
  • Work
  • Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Position Highlights

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

Responsible to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention of acute, chronic or moderately disturbed behavioral health patients. Provides clinical consultation services, community education services.

What you will do

Coordinates a clinical treatment program for the diagnosis, treatment, or referral of clients/patients presenting moderate to severe mental, behavioral, and/or social adjustment program.

Adhere to policies which assure the confidentiality of client communications.

Provide 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 American Psychological Association and the Avera Psychology Section by-laws.

Assess progress of clients/patients with referring physician or agency.

Document therapy in accordance with hospital policies and procedures in Electronic Medical Record.

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.

Refer 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.

Coordinate 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.

Administers and interpret psychological assessment instruments and outcomes in accordance with accepted principles of the American Psychological Association and the Avera Psychology Section by-laws.

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

Doctorate (PHD) Doctoral degree (Ph.D., PsyD or EDD) or equivalent Psychologist - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: 2+ years in the field of psychology or a similar field

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. 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.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D., PsyD, or EDD) and possess an active license in the state of practice. At least two years of experience in the field of psychology is preferred.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment planning
  • Crisis intervention
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Family therapy
  • Clinical consultation
  • Individual therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Suicide risk assessment
  • Patient documentation
  • Psychological testing
  • Electronic medical record
  • Psychological assessment
  • Substance abuse counseling

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Yankton, South Dakota
Posted
Aug 6, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Avera Health

No longer affiliated

IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size1 employee
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