Location: Avera Havens AveWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $34.00 - $51.25Position HighlightsPosition may be eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus! New Grads welcome Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster. You Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of occupational therapy services that focus on conditions and health diagnosis, implementing specific treatment program for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy and established objectives of the department. What you will do <ul><li>Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific factors and performs satisfactorily related to patients age infant through geriatrics as noted on unit specific guidelines and competencies.</li> <li>Develops and implements individualized treatment programs for the patients needing services. Evaluates assigned patients, gathering data from a variety of sources, such as patient records, interviews, observations and team members.</li> <li>Uses selected activities and/or tasks to promote and maintain health, and to achieve treatment goals. Establishes and modifies intervention goals and strategies for patients/ treatment program based on on-going evaluations.</li> <li>Provides direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies.</li> <li>Plans therapy with in the patient's individual physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities as indicated and coordinated with the rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans.</li> <li>Prepares documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other such reports.</li> <li>Communicates effectively with patient, family, physician, and other disciplinary team members regarding the patient status, progress, and needs.</li> <li>Establishes rapport and work cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members (including family/physician) throughout the patient's intervention program.</li> <li>Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, etc. Shares new knowledge with co-workers. Evaluates and monitors clinical internship with students affiliating in various universities/colleges.</li> <li>Participates in program development of the department.</li></ul> Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: <ul><li>Occupational Therapist - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire </li></ul> Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: <ul><li>1-3 years clinical patient care experience </li></ul> Expectations and Standards <ul><li>Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.</li> <li>Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.</li> <li>Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.</li> <li>Maintain confidentiality.</li> <li>Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.</li> <li>Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.</li></ul> Benefits You Need & Then SomeAvera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.<ul><li>PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.</li><li>Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan</li><li>Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement</li><li>Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship</li></ul> Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1- or send an email to . <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?gTdVc7fwSzkVWCmKFvZv0gu" width="0" height="0" />

**Occupational Therapist**

Join our team at Avera Havens Ave, where you will be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of moving health forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

**Job Description**

- Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of occupational therapy services that focus on conditions and health diagnosis, implementing specific treatment programs for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy and established objectives of the department.
- Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific factors and performs satisfactorily related to patients' age from infant through geriatrics as noted on unit-specific guidelines and competencies.
- Develops and implements individualized treatment programs for patients needing services. Evaluates assigned patients, gathering data from a variety of sources, such as patient records, interviews, observations, and team members.
- Uses selected activities and/or tasks to promote and maintain health, and to achieve treatment goals. Establishes and modifies intervention goals and strategies for patients/treatment programs based on ongoing evaluations.
- Provides direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies.
- Plans therapy within the patient's individual physical, emotional, and intellectual capabilities as indicated and coordinated with the rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans.
- Prepares documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other reports.
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other interdisciplinary team members regarding patient status, progress, and needs.
- Establishes rapport and works cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members (including family/physician) throughout the patient's intervention program.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, etc. Shares new knowledge with co-workers. Evaluates and monitors clinical internships with students affiliating from various universities/colleges.
- Participates in program development of the department.

**Requirements**

- Active license in the state of practice upon hire as an Occupational Therapist.
- 1-3 years clinical patient care experience preferred.

**Benefits**

- PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
- Free health insurance options for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan.
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
- Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship.

**Compensation**

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $51.25. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

**Sign-On Bonus**

Position may be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus! New grads welcome.

**Student Loan Repayment**

This position may be eligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.

**Expectations and Standards**

- Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
- Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Occupational Therapist

Location: Avera Havens AveWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $34.00 - $51.25Position HighlightsPosition may be eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus! New Grads welcome Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster. You Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of occupational therapy services that focus on conditions and health diagnosis, implementing specific treatment program for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy and established objectives of the department. What you will do <ul><li>Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific factors and performs satisfactorily related to patients age infant through geriatrics as noted on unit specific guidelines and competencies.</li> <li>Develops and implements individualized treatment programs for the patients needing services. Evaluates assigned patients, gathering data from a variety of sources, such as patient records, interviews, observations and team members.</li> <li>Uses selected activities and/or tasks to promote and maintain health, and to achieve treatment goals. Establishes and modifies intervention goals and strategies for patients/ treatment program based on on-going evaluations.</li> <li>Provides direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies.</li> <li>Plans therapy with in the patient's individual physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities as indicated and coordinated with the rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans.</li> <li>Prepares documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other such reports.</li> <li>Communicates effectively with patient, family, physician, and other disciplinary team members regarding the patient status, progress, and needs.</li> <li>Establishes rapport and work cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members (including family/physician) throughout the patient's intervention program.</li> <li>Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, etc. Shares new knowledge with co-workers. Evaluates and monitors clinical internship with students affiliating in various universities/colleges.</li> <li>Participates in program development of the department.</li></ul> Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: <ul><li>Occupational Therapist - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire </li></ul> Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: <ul><li>1-3 years clinical patient care experience </li></ul> Expectations and Standards <ul><li>Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.</li> <li>Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.</li> <li>Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.</li> <li>Maintain confidentiality.</li> <li>Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.</li> <li>Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.</li></ul> Benefits You Need & Then SomeAvera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.<ul><li>PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.</li><li>Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan</li><li>Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement</li><li>Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship</li></ul> Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1- or send an email to . <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?yf3ye2xvXuE02onCC5Foxga" width="0" height="0" />

**Occupational Therapist**

Join our team at Avera Havens Ave, where you will be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of moving health forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

**Job Description**

- Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of occupational therapy services that focus on conditions and health diagnosis, implementing specific treatment programs for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy and established objectives of the department.
- Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific factors and performs satisfactorily related to patients' age from infants through geriatrics as noted on unit-specific guidelines and competencies.
- Develops and implements individualized treatment programs for patients needing services. Evaluates assigned patients, gathering data from a variety of sources, such as patient records, interviews, observations, and team members.
- Uses selected activities and/or tasks to promote and maintain health, and to achieve treatment goals. Establishes and modifies intervention goals and strategies for patients/treatment programs based on ongoing evaluations.
- Provides direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies.
- Plans therapy within the patient's individual physical, emotional, and intellectual capabilities as indicated and coordinated with the rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans.
- Prepares documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other reports.
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other interdisciplinary team members regarding patient status, progress, and needs.
- Establishes rapport and works cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members (including family/physician) throughout the patient's intervention program.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, etc. Shares new knowledge with co-workers. Evaluates and monitors clinical internships with students affiliating from various universities/colleges.
- Participates in program development of the department.

**Requirements**

- Active license in the state of practice upon hire as an Occupational Therapist.
- 1-3 years clinical patient care experience preferred.

**Benefits**

- PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
- Free health insurance options for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan.
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
- Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship.

**Pay Range**

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $51.25. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

**Sign-On Bonus**

Position may be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus! New grads welcome.

**Student Loan Repayment**

This position may be eligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.

**Expectations and Standards**

- Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
- Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Location: Avera Medical Group Family Medicine-MitchellWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $63,960.00 - $100,880.00Position Highlights Position is located in Mitchell SD Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; 72hrs/2wksEligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program You Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Assists in coordinating, planning, implementing and facilitating programs and counseling services on an outpatient basis. The Outpatient Therapist's responsibilities may include several of the following areas: individual, group and family counseling, crisis services/evaluation, tele-therapy services, and current and future groups/programs. All of these areas may involve providing assessments, facilitating treatment and crisis intervention of clientele affected by mental health or dual diagnoses issues. Providing community/education services will be a part of this position and some travel is occasionally required. What you will do <ul><li>Coordinates a clinical treatment program for the diagnosis, treatment or referral of clients/patients presenting moderate to severe social adjustment problems.</li> <li>Adheres to policies which assure the confidentiality of client communications. Provides for a multi-disciplinary, holistic approach to the treatment of clients, coordinating same with appropriate hospital departments.</li> <li>Conducts individual, family, or group therapy sessions in accordance with accepted principles of the National Association of Social Workers.</li> <li>Assesses progress of clients/patients and modify or extend treatment program accordingly. Coordinates care of clients/patients with referring physician or agency.</li> <li>Documents therapy in accordance with hospital policies and procedures on medical records.</li> <li>Intervenes as a crisis counselor in situations requiring immediate psychological treatment such as substance abuse, suicide attempts, psychotic episodes and other instances as outlined in hospital policy.</li> <li>Refers client or patient to outside agencies where appropriate.</li> <li>Communicates with family members/significant others in order to further the effectiveness of client/patient treatment and progress.</li> <li>Coordinates client/patient billing and modify treatment program in accordance with insurance coverage, plan provisions, and individual ability to pay.</li> <li>Provides educational programs on a variety of psychological topics to hospital/community groups as requested.</li></ul> Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: <ul><li>Master's </li><li>Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health (LPC-MH) - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire or</li><li>Clinical Social Worker - Practitioner in Private Practice (CSW-PIP) - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire or</li><li>Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire </li></ul> Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: <ul><li>Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) - Department of Health and Human Services An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire </li><li>4-6 years Related experience and/or training </li><li> Clinical experience facilitating group therapy sessions and providing individuals counseling services </li><li> Experience working with clients having dual diagnoses issues (addictive disorders in conjunction with mental health conditions) </li><li> Clinical experience with couples and/or family therapy </li></ul> Expectations and Standards <ul><li>Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.</li> <li>Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.</li> <li>Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.</li> <li>Maintain confidentiality.</li> <li>Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.</li> <li>Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.</li></ul> Benefits You Need & Then SomeAvera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.<ul><li>PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.</li><li>Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan</li><li>Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement</li><li>Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship</li></ul> Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1- or send an email to . <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?yf3ye2xvXuH7Ofd%2fFAa9Vga" width="0" height="0" />

**Outpatient Therapist**

Join our team at Avera Medical Group Family Medicine in Mitchell, SD, where you will be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of moving health forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

**Job Description**

- Assists in coordinating, planning, implementing, and facilitating programs and counseling services on an outpatient basis.
- Coordinates a clinical treatment program for the diagnosis, treatment, or referral of clients/patients presenting moderate to severe social adjustment problems.
- Adheres to policies which assure the confidentiality of client communications. Provides for a multi-disciplinary, holistic approach to the treatment of clients, coordinating with appropriate hospital departments.
- Conducts individual, family, or group therapy sessions in accordance with accepted principles of the National Association of Social Workers.
- Assesses progress of clients/patients and modifies or extends treatment programs accordingly. Coordinates care of clients/patients with referring physician or agency.
- Documents therapy in accordance with hospital policies and procedures on medical records.
- Intervenes as a crisis counselor in situations requiring immediate psychological treatment such as substance abuse, suicide attempts, psychotic episodes, and other instances as outlined in hospital policy.
- Refers clients or patients to outside agencies where appropriate.
- Communicates with family members/significant others to further the effectiveness of client/patient treatment and progress.
- Coordinates client/patient billing and modifies treatment programs in accordance with insurance coverage, plan provisions, and individual ability to pay.
- Provides educational programs on a variety of psychological topics to hospital/community groups as requested.

**Requirements**

- Master's degree in a relevant field.
- Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health (LPC-MH) or Clinical Social Worker - Practitioner in Private Practice (CSW-PIP) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with an active license in the state of practice upon hire.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) with an active license in the state of practice upon hire.
- 4-6 years of related experience and/or training.
- Clinical experience facilitating group therapy sessions and providing individual counseling services.
- Experience working with clients having dual diagnoses issues (addictive disorders in conjunction with mental health conditions).
- Clinical experience with couples and/or family therapy.

**Expectations and Standards**

- Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
- Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

**Benefits**

- PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
- Free health insurance options for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan.
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
- Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship.

Outpatient Therapist

Location: Avera Medical Group Family Medicine-MitchellWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $63,960.00 - $100,880.00Position Highlights Position is located in Mitchell SD Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; 72hrs/2wksEligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program You Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Assists in coordinating, planning, implementing and facilitating programs and counseling services on an outpatient basis. The Outpatient Therapist's responsibilities may include several of the following areas: individual, group and family counseling, crisis services/evaluation, tele-therapy services, and current and future groups/programs. All of these areas may involve providing assessments, facilitating treatment and crisis intervention of clientele affected by mental health or dual diagnoses issues. Providing community/education services will be a part of this position and some travel is occasionally required. What you will do <ul><li>Coordinates a clinical treatment program for the diagnosis, treatment or referral of clients/patients presenting moderate to severe social adjustment problems.</li> <li>Adheres to policies which assure the confidentiality of client communications. Provides for a multi-disciplinary, holistic approach to the treatment of clients, coordinating same with appropriate hospital departments.</li> <li>Conducts individual, family, or group therapy sessions in accordance with accepted principles of the National Association of Social Workers.</li> <li>Assesses progress of clients/patients and modify or extend treatment program accordingly. Coordinates care of clients/patients with referring physician or agency.</li> <li>Documents therapy in accordance with hospital policies and procedures on medical records.</li> <li>Intervenes as a crisis counselor in situations requiring immediate psychological treatment such as substance abuse, suicide attempts, psychotic episodes and other instances as outlined in hospital policy.</li> <li>Refers client or patient to outside agencies where appropriate.</li> <li>Communicates with family members/significant others in order to further the effectiveness of client/patient treatment and progress.</li> <li>Coordinates client/patient billing and modify treatment program in accordance with insurance coverage, plan provisions, and individual ability to pay.</li> <li>Provides educational programs on a variety of psychological topics to hospital/community groups as requested.</li></ul> Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: <ul><li>Master's </li><li>Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health (LPC-MH) - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire or</li><li>Clinical Social Worker - Practitioner in Private Practice (CSW-PIP) - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire or</li><li>Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire </li></ul> Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: <ul><li>Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) - Department of Health and Human Services An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire </li><li>4-6 years Related experience and/or training </li><li> Clinical experience facilitating group therapy sessions and providing individuals counseling services </li><li> Experience working with clients having dual diagnoses issues (addictive disorders in conjunction with mental health conditions) </li><li> Clinical experience with couples and/or family therapy </li></ul> Expectations and Standards <ul><li>Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.</li> <li>Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.</li> <li>Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.</li> <li>Maintain confidentiality.</li> <li>Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.</li> <li>Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.</li></ul> Benefits You Need & Then SomeAvera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.<ul><li>PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.</li><li>Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan</li><li>Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement</li><li>Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship</li></ul> Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1- or send an email to . <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?XfwhPf4jER6euSYt7eG5oQg" width="0" height="0" />

Location: Avera Havens AveWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $34.00 - $51.25Position HighlightsPosition may be eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus! New Grads welcome Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster. You Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of occupational therapy services that focus on conditions and health diagnosis, implementing specific treatment program for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy and established objectives of the department. What you will do <ul><li>Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific factors and performs satisfactorily related to patients age infant through geriatrics as noted on unit specific guidelines and competencies.</li> <li>Develops and implements individualized treatment programs for the patients needing services. Evaluates assigned patients, gathering data from a variety of sources, such as patient records, interviews, observations and team members.</li> <li>Uses selected activities and/or tasks to promote and maintain health, and to achieve treatment goals. Establishes and modifies intervention goals and strategies for patients/ treatment program based on on-going evaluations.</li> <li>Provides direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies.</li> <li>Plans therapy with in the patient's individual physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities as indicated and coordinated with the rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans.</li> <li>Prepares documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other such reports.</li> <li>Communicates effectively with patient, family, physician, and other disciplinary team members regarding the patient status, progress, and needs.</li> <li>Establishes rapport and work cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members (including family/physician) throughout the patient's intervention program.</li> <li>Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, etc. Shares new knowledge with co-workers. Evaluates and monitors clinical internship with students affiliating in various universities/colleges.</li> <li>Participates in program development of the department.</li></ul> Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: <ul><li>Occupational Therapist - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire </li></ul> Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: <ul><li>1-3 years clinical patient care experience </li></ul> Expectations and Standards <ul><li>Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.</li> <li>Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.</li> <li>Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.</li> <li>Maintain confidentiality.</li> <li>Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.</li> <li>Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.</li></ul> Benefits You Need & Then SomeAvera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.<ul><li>PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.</li><li>Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan</li><li>Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement</li><li>Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship</li></ul> Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1- or send an email to . <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?aVsjAtHBoXBqGv6iUsGKUQb" width="0" height="0" />

**Occupational Therapist**

Join our team at Avera Havens Ave, where you will be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of moving health forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

**Job Description**

- Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of occupational therapy services that focus on conditions and health diagnosis, implementing specific treatment programs for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy and established objectives of the department.
- Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific factors and performs satisfactorily related to patients' age from infant through geriatrics as noted on unit-specific guidelines and competencies.
- Develops and implements individualized treatment programs for patients needing services. Evaluates assigned patients, gathering data from a variety of sources, such as patient records, interviews, observations, and team members.
- Uses selected activities and/or tasks to promote and maintain health, and to achieve treatment goals. Establishes and modifies intervention goals and strategies for patients/treatment programs based on ongoing evaluations.
- Provides direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies.
- Plans therapy within the patient's individual physical, emotional, and intellectual capabilities as indicated and coordinated with the rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans.
- Prepares documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other reports.
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other disciplinary team members regarding patient status, progress, and needs.
- Establishes rapport and works cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members (including family/physician) throughout the patient's intervention program.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, etc. Shares new knowledge with co-workers. Evaluates and monitors clinical internships with students affiliating from various universities/colleges.
- Participates in program development of the department.

**Requirements**

- Active license in the state of practice upon hire as an Occupational Therapist.
- 1-3 years clinical patient care experience preferred.

**Expectations and Standards**

- Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
- Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

**Benefits**

- PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
- Free health insurance options for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan.
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
- Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship.

**Pay Range**

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $51.25. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

**Sign-On Bonus**

Position may be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus! New grads welcome.

**Student Loan Repayment**

This position may be eligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.

Geriatric/Long-Term Care Nurse South Dakota Currently looking for a Geriatric Nurse for a great opportunity in the South Dakota area. The ideal candidate will hold a current nursing license and possess 1-2 years of long term care experience. This individual will work with elderly patients with diseases that affect aging adults. Responsibilities of the Geriatric/Long-Term Care Nurse Assist doctors in providing health care and support to elderly patients Help to bathe bedridden patients to prevent bedsores Understand patients medications and administer them to clients as and when due Help to conduct regular screenings and routine check-up on patients Help to assess the cognitive skills and mental status of their patients Observe, understand, and manage peculiar old age health concerns like incontinence, insomnia, loss of strength and appetite, sexual issues as well as mobility challenges Help to educate the families and caregivers of their patients on the best ways to care for them and keep them safe Assist doctors with medical examinations and administer prescribed treatments Help to maintain a chart for their patients in order to have accurate records of patients medical history, treatment plan and progress Help to perform prescribed tests on their patients, like blood pressure checks, temperature, respiration, pulse and blood sugar. Requirements of the Geriatric/Long-Term Care Nurse Graduated from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred Must have current nursing or LPN license 1-2 years of long term care experience Interest in elderly care Must have BLS Ability to multitask and have critical thinking skills, which allow them to take initiative when needed<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?ipYkfvjohbyhYXVeHEYrBQj" width="0" height="0" />

**Geriatric/Long-Term Care Nurse**

Currently looking for a Geriatric Nurse for a great opportunity in the South Dakota area. The ideal candidate will hold a current nursing license and possess 1-2 years of long-term care experience. This individual will work with elderly patients with diseases that affect aging adults.

**Job Description**

- Assist doctors in providing health care and support to elderly patients
- Help to bathe bedridden patients to prevent bedsores
- Understand patients' medications and administer them to clients as and when due
- Help to conduct regular screenings and routine check-ups on patients
- Help to assess the cognitive skills and mental status of their patients
- Observe, understand, and manage peculiar old age health concerns like incontinence, insomnia, loss of strength and appetite, sexual issues as well as mobility challenges
- Help to educate the families and caregivers of their patients on the best ways to care for them and keep them safe
- Assist doctors with medical examinations and administer prescribed treatments
- Help to maintain a chart for their patients in order to have accurate records of patients' medical history, treatment plan, and progress
- Help to perform prescribed tests on their patients, like blood pressure checks, temperature, respiration, pulse, and blood sugar.

**Requirements**

- Graduated from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred
- Must have current nursing or LPN license
- 1-2 years of long-term care experience
- Interest in elderly care
- Must have BLS
- Ability to multitask and have critical thinking skills, which allow them to take initiative when needed