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Behavioral Health Therapist
About the Role
Behavioral health therapist role with day shift and 40 hours/week. Locations across the US. Master's degree required.
Join Sanford Health as a Behavioral Health Therapist – Day Shift in United States.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Sanford Health in United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Therapist provides diagnostic assessment, onsite crisis intervention, develops treatment plans, and implements interventions specific to patient needs across various settings like clinics, communities, or residential facilities. This role involves continually assessing patient progress, documenting sessions, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams as necessary.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related Behavioral Health Sciences and hold a license in good standing relevant to the state of practice (e.g., LMHC, LICSW, LPCC, LMFT). Consideration may be given to candidates seeking licensure by reciprocity if licensure can be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Behavioral Health Therapist position at Sanford Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Mental Health Therapy — Counselor Career Context
In South Dakota, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$90k across 19 listings, vs ~$77k nationally (8,020 listings).
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
South Dakota's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100) — South Dakota ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Position Insights
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