Behavioral Health Therapist | 69th and Minnesota Clinic
Listed compensation
$31-$46.5/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Compensation
Salary Range: $31.00 - $46.50 Sign On Bonus Available!
Union Position
No
Department Details
Work within a small community and close knit team to provide therapy for patients of all ages.
Summary
The Behavioral Health Therapist requires a broad and thorough understanding of human behavior, theories of counseling, and psychopathology. May work with a wide range of patient populations and presenting issues, requiring a foundation in a variety of treatment modalities. This role has total independence and responsibility for patient well-being.
Job Description
The Behavioral Health Therapist provides diagnostic assessment, onsite crisis assessment and intervention, and determines need for ongoing care according to level of clinical ability, medical, and psychosocial complexity. Develops treatment plans and implements treatment interventions specific to patient needs.
Continually assesses patient's progress and revises diagnosis(es), treatment plans, and interventions accordingly. Documents treatment sessions. Provides patient progress updates to interdisciplinary team, as needed. May educate patient support members about patient issues and interventions.
May refer for additional clinical services or to specialists, as needed. Must stay current on emerging issues in the profession.
In a clinic setting (other than primary care), the Behavioral Health Therapist conducts scheduled face-to-face therapy sessions designed to assess and improve patient's emotional, mental, and behavioral health.
Credentialing through the Allied Health Staff of the organization where you will be working will be required.
Qualifications
Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related Behavioral Health Sciences required; graduation from an accredited school preferred.
License must be in good standing in state(s) of practice.
- In South Dakota, must have one of the following:
- Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health (LPC-MH)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Certified Social Worker - Private or Independent Practice (CSW-PIP)
- Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist provides diagnostic assessments, crisis interventions, and develops individualized treatment plans for patients. They conduct face-to-face therapy sessions and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to monitor patient progress.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 34% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $64k–$97k | Mental Health Therapy median $62k (middle half $46k–$70k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$82k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Minnesota | 135 active | 7,879 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 56% remote · 34% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Minnesota Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 28% offer loan repayment239 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,526 in the last 30 days | 1,434 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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