Integrated Health Therapist
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onRatcamp, Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, 97601, United States
About the Team
Sanford Health is the largest rural health system in the United States, dedicated to transforming the healthcare experience and providing access to world-class care in America's heartland. At the Children's World Clinic in Klamath Falls, OR, our mission is to serve patients as an integral part of a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) or Primary Care Clinic (PCC). We are committed to an inter-professional environment where mental, behavioral, and chemical health are seamlessly integrated with medical care to help patients get well and stay well.
About the Role
The Integrated Health Therapist (IHT) serves as a vital resource for patients and the care team, addressing mental and behavioral health, chemical health, and the psychosocial aspects of disease. This role is designed to support optimal patient functioning across all age populations, including those with co-morbid medical conditions. You will act as the primary team consultant, promoting a bio-psychosocial understanding of health and bridging the gap between medical and psychological factors.
In this position, you will conduct behavioral health services within a primary care setting, providing diagnostic assessments, onsite crisis intervention, and empirically validated short-term care. Your day-to-day involves determining the need for ongoing care based on clinical ability and complexity, making appropriate referrals, and ensuring patients receive continued management. You will also take active leadership in universal health screening for behavioral and chemical health conditions, deliver education to staff regarding behavioral emergencies, and participate in quality improvement activities to evaluate the effectiveness of care delivery.
Hiring Process
Credentialing through the Allied Health Staff of the organization is required for this position. Candidates must hold a valid license in good standing in the state of practice, or be in the process of obtaining licensure by reciprocity within 90 days of hire if applicable. An accepted offer is contingent upon passing a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as part of our Drug Free Workplace Policy.
Equal Opportunity
Sanford Health is an EEO/AA Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, religion, gender, disability, or veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation for the application process, please contact us at 1-877-673-0854 or talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Work location
Work model: On-site
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Independent Social Worker, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health, Certified Social Worker - Private Or Independent Practice, Telehealth, Population Health Management.
Education: Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related Behavioral Health Sciences required.
Frequently asked questions about Integrated Health Therapist at Sanford Health
What does a Integrated Health Therapist at Sanford Health do?expand_more
In this Integrated Health Therapist at Sanford Health role, you will provide short-term behavioral health services including diagnosis and treatment; deliver education and training to staff on behavioral emergency management; follow up on referrals to specialty care to ensure appropriate management; and participate in quality improvement activities and systemically evaluate care effectiveness.
What are the requirements for this Integrated Health Therapist role?expand_more
To qualify for the Integrated Health Therapist at Sanford Health position, applicants should have: Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related Behavioral Health Sciences; License in good standing in state(s) of practice; Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Psychologist in Iowa; Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Psychologist in Minnesota; Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Psychologist in North Dakota; and Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health (LPC-MH) or Certified Social Worker - Private or Independent Practice (CSW-PIP) or Licensed Psychologist in South Dakota.