Job Description

Location:

Avera Addiction Care Center-Sioux Falls

Worker Type:

Regular

Work 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 - $48.50

Position Highlights

Qualifications for Inpatient Therapist I

Pay: $29.25-$44.00

• Master's Degree Upon Hire
• LCSW or LPC in SD Upon Hire
• Addiction Counselor Trainee (ACT) status or currently in the state of practice Addiction Counselor trainee recognition status and obtainment of LAC within 3 years.

Qualifications 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 Inpatient Counselor:

Pay: $25.50-$38.25

• Bachelors Degree (Upon Hire)
• Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) (Upon Hire)
• Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) (Upon Hire)

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

Assists in coordinating, planning, implementing and facilitating programs and counseling services on an outpatient basis, and when needed, within the inpatient hospital setting. The Counselor's responsibilities may include several of the following areas: individual, group and family counseling, Addiction Recovery Programs, and other current and future groups/programs. As needed, provide community/education services will and some travel is occasionally required.

What you will do

• Assists in coordinating, planning, implementing and facilitating programs for clients/patients who outpatient programs/counseling, and/or as appropriate, within an inpatient hospital setting.
• Provides a program of behavioral health treatment for clients/patients and participates with physician/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.
• Provides educational programs on a variety of behavioral health topics within Avera settings, and within community as requested.
• Utilizes behavioral assessment tools effectively for substance abuse/addiction issues and/or mental health-related conditions and makes appropriate/referral treatment recommendations.
• Assess 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.
• Maintains accurate and concise records through appropriate and timely documentation of counseling services and any pertinent information involving client/patient care.
• Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with clients/patients within individual and group counseling settings, as well as when providing inpatient consultation/counseling services.
• Assists with the analysis and collection of data for Performance Improvement, projects, and community activities as appropriate/requested.

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:

• Bachelor's
• Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire or
• Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) - Department of Health and Human Services An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
• 4-6 years Related experience and/or training
• Clinical experience with couples and/or family therapy
• Clinical experience conducting addiction evaluations, facilitating group therapy sessions, and providing individual counseling services.
• Experience working with clients having dual diagnoses issues (addictive disorders in conjunction with mental health conditions).

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.

• 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 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 .

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Traineeship, Work experience placement, Shift work, Day shift,

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