State of South DakotaMental Health Associate State of South DakotaMental Health AssociateYankton, SDPreference will also be given to applicants with a minimum of one year experience working with mentally ill individuals or individuals who have completed two years of college in the fields previously outlined. 3000.00 Hiring Incentive Job ID 35095 Agency: Human Services Center Location: Yankton, SD Salary: 24.42 Hourly DOE Pay Grade H Closing Date: Open Until Filled.
South Dakota State GovernmentNewCNA Lead/Mental Health Assistant South Dakota State GovernmentCNA Lead/Mental Health AssistantYankton, SDAbility to: provide work direction; follow oral and written instructions and procedures; carry out individual program plans for treatment of patients; accurately observe, recognize, report, and record physical symptoms and significant behavioral characteristics of patients; verbalize the needs of patients; be empathetic and supportive with patients; lift 75 lbs. The Mental Health Assistant provides direct care services, assists with unit management duties, provides an atmosphere conducive to treatment and supports patients with mental health and chemical dependency issues in an effort to meet the patients' needs.
South Dakota State GovernmentNewMental Health Associate South Dakota State GovernmentMental Health AssociateYankton, SDThe Mental Health Associate will perform daily tasks including but not limited to: implementing planned interventions with patients to help them meet their goals, leading patient evidence-based group activities, helping create patient treatment plans, case management (making phone calls, following up on patient goals, etc.), assisting patients to develop goals addressing their problem areas, working with patients to develop money management skills, being an advocate for the patient and presenting treatment results to the treatment team, help patients gain insight into their mental illness or behavioral disturbances. Responsibilities: Knowledge of: severe and persistent mental illness; serious emotional disturbances; chemical dependency/substance use; crisis management; verbal and physical de-escalation skills; therapeutic communication skills; principles of basic human behavior across the lifespan; CPR and first; patient's rights.
South Dakota State GovernmentCNA Float Mental Health Aide South Dakota State GovernmentCNA Float Mental Health AideYankton, SDAbility to: accurately observe, recognize, report, and record physical symptoms and significant behavioral characteristics of patients; carry out individual program plans for treatment of patients; relate to and work constructively with patients; detect significant or unusual patient behavior; verbalize the needs of patients; provide personal care services to patients; follow oral and written instructions; follow established policies and procedures; listen and be empathetic with patients; assist in lifting and transferring of patients; lift 75 pounds; work with patients displaying aggressive behavior; communicate information clearly and concisely. These positions perform personal care services by completing patient care assignments, providing an atmosphere conducive to treatment and supporting patients with mental health and chemical dependency issues in an effort to meet the patients' needs.
Avera HealthPsychologist Avera HealthPsychologistYankton, SDLocation:Avera Medical Group Behavioral Health-YanktonWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Position HighlightsYou Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. 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.
South Dakota State GovernmentChild & Adult Psychiatrist South Dakota State GovernmentChild & Adult PsychiatristYankton, SD$321,217.92–$428,290.56 / yearDuties include: diagnosis of patients; establishing and directing treatment plans for adolescent patients; serving as a member of a treatment team which reviews and determines prescribed treatment; prescribes medication for patients; monitors therapeutic progress of patients; instructing medical students in treatment methodology and evaluates their work; provides consultations as requested. Ability to: diagnose and classify mental disorders with established criteria as set forth in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual; write psychiatric evaluation reports and discharge summaries; prescribe appropriate medications and monitor results; exchange ideas, information and opinions with others to formulate treatment plans; work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to collaborate with colleagues; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
South Dakota State GovernmentSocial Worker (MSW) South Dakota State GovernmentSocial Worker (MSW)Yankton, SDAt the Human Services Center we: provide appropriate, individualized treatment services which meet the unique and changing needs of patients; enable individuals to achieve their highest potential level of functioning; achieve enhanced program integration with other public and private agencies in order to provide successful transition of treatment services for individuals between in-patient and out-patient settings. apply proper interviewing techniques; write meaningful, concise, and accurate reports and correspondence; communicate effectively with a wide variety of people; develop and implement effective therapy, treatment approaches and teaching curriculum; oversee treatment planning and treatment; facilitate individual, group and family therapy.