Behavioral Health Counselor | Mental Health Services

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Counselor is responsible for assessing patient needs, potentially diagnosing disorders, developing and implementing treatment plans, and continually revising interventions based on patient progress. This role involves documenting sessions, updating the interdisciplinary team, and potentially educating patient support members or referring patients to specialists.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related Behavioral Health Science, along with a license in good standing for the state(s) of practice. Specific licensure requirements apply for practice in South Dakota, such as LPC, LPC-MH, LMFT, CSW, or CSW-PIP.

Qualifications

Education

Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills