Associate Behavioral Health Counselor

Associate Behavioral Health Counselor - Part Time

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Facility:
Northern Lights Comm Res

Location:

Thief River Falls, MN
Address: 921 Atlantic Ave, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Evening Shifts

Job Schedule:

Part time
Weekly

Hours:

24.00
Salary Range: $22.50 - $36.00

The Associate Behavioral Health Counselor requires a broad, yet solid, understanding of human behavior and theories of counseling. The role is team-based, with responsibility for patient well‑being diffused among the treatment team and overseen by a clinical supervisor or admitting provider. The Associate Behavioral Health Counselor assesses patient needs, develops treatment plans, and implements treatment interventions specific to patient needs. Continually assesses patients' progress, revises treatment plans and interventions accordingly, documents treatment sessions, and provides patient progress updates to interdisciplinary team, as needed.

The role may involve educating patient support members about patient issues and interventions, referring for additional clinical services or to specialists, and staying current on emerging issues in the profession. The role may be based in various settings: clinic, hospital, community, or residential, with duties tailored to the setting.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in behavioral sciences or related field preferred, and completion of a practicum or internship.
• In Minnesota, must follow Minnesota State statute defining Mental Health Practitioner.
• At least 4,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to persons with mental illness, substance use disorders or emotional disturbances, traumatic brain injury, or developmental disabilities.
• OR:
  Has at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral sciences or related fields and at least 2,000 hours of supervised work experience in the delivery of services to persons with mental illness, substance use disorders or emotional disturbances, traumatic brain injury, or developmental disabilities.

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time‑off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit

• Req Number: R-0236886
• Job Function:
  Behavioral Health and Dependency
• Featured:
  No

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Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.