Behavioral Health Specialist

4 weeks ago


Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States Avera Full time
Award-Winning Health Care

Avera has been recognized for its exceptional healthcare services, including being named among the nation's 15 Top Health Systems and Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers. Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate care and moving health forward for our patients and community.

Culture and Benefits
At Avera, we value teamwork, compassion, and a commitment to excellence. Our benefits package includes competitive pay, front-loaded PTO, options for free health insurance, sign-on bonuses, and opportunities for career growth. We also offer a $10,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year commitment.

Position Highlights:
  • May be eligible for $10,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year commitment
  • Ask about our Relocation Bonus
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1
  • Options for Free Health Insurance
  • Be a part of a rewarding team while providing outstanding care to a variety of patients.
Job Summary
  • The Unit Counselor's primary responsibilities include coordinating, planning, implementing, and facilitating programs and counseling services within the inpatient hospital, partial hospital, and addiction recovery program setting.
  • The Unit Counselor may assist with duties on any of the inpatient units and provide assessment, individual, group, and family counseling for patients.
  • The Unit Counselor must possess a working knowledge of the current Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM), American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), federal and state alcohol and drug abuse treatment laws, rules, and regulations.
Education and/or Experience
  • Master's degree required.
  • 1-2 years' experience required.
  • Preferred candidates will have clinical experience facilitating group therapy sessions and providing individual counseling services.
  • Preferred candidates will also have experience working with clients having dual diagnoses issues (addictive disorders in conjunction with mental health conditions).
  • Clinical experience with couples and/or family therapy is preferred.
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
  • South Dakota Professional License required, which includes one of the following:
    • Licensed Professional Counselor
    • BLS - Basic Life Support
    • CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention
  • Certified or Licensed Addiction Counselor preferred.
Work Schedule
  • Monday - Friday; 80 hours every 2 weeks
  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Occasional holiday and call time
Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
  • $43.50 per hour
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