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Pays $29.25-$44.00/hr — Counselor market median is ~$88k (76 jobs)

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Avera Health
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Outpatient Therapist | Behavioral Health

CounselorNo nightsFull-Time
Posted 6mo ago

About the Role

Outpatient therapist providing counseling services. Day shift. Salary $60,840-$91,520. Sioux Falls, SD.

Join Avera Health as a Outpatient Therapist – Behavioral Health in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $29.25 - $44/hour.
  • PTO available day 1
  • Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
  • Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Avera Health in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Key Responsibilities

The Outpatient Therapist assists in coordinating, planning, implementing, and facilitating outpatient counseling programs, which may involve individual, group, family counseling, crisis services, and tele-therapy. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, facilitating treatment, providing crisis intervention for mental health or dual diagnoses issues, and offering community education services.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree and specific state licenses such as LCSW, LPC, LPC-MH, LCSW-PIP, LMFT, or LAC, depending on the therapist level, with some licenses required upon hire and others within 30 days. Preferred qualifications include 3 years of related experience, clinical experience in group and individual counseling, and experience with dual diagnoses and family therapy.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual CounselingGroup CounselingFamily CounselingCrisis ServicesTele-therapyAssessmentTreatment FacilitationCrisis InterventionCommunity EducationClinical Treatment CoordinationConfidentiality AdherenceHolistic ApproachDocumentationBilling Coordination

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

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About Avera Health

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South Dakota
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Benefits & Perks

PTO available day 1
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

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