Masters Level Counselor

HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY•Watertown, SD

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Primary responsibilities include the provision of mental health evaluations, individual counseling, family and group counseling. Provide or arrange case management when necessary.

Requirements

Masters degree in social work, counseling, or psychology is required & licensed or pursuing licensure, by the appropriate licensing board.
Possession of a valid South Dakota driver’s license.
Must live within 60 miles of Watertown to allow for timely response to crisis evaluations.
Cannot be in the Office of Inspector General (OIG) exclusionary database.
This position requires access to Electronic Personal Health Information (EPHI).
Current HSA Policies and Procedures apply.
It is the responsibility of the employee to read, understand, and comply with HSA policies and procedures that apply to protected information and security.
Questions about EPHI and HSA Policies should be directed to the HSA Security Officer.
Services provided by HSA will be welcoming, accessible, integrated, and responsive to the complex needs of people with co-occurring disorders/conditions.

Nice To Haves

The Board of Directors of the Human Service Agency shall have the prerogative to hire staff whose qualifications may vary from the above.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough assessment of clients’ mental, emotional and behavioral health.
Diagnose behavioral health disorders and conditions based on assessments, interviews, and clinical observations, using the most current DSM diagnostic guidelines.
Provide individual, marital, family and group therapy.
Develop individualized treatment plans for client caseload.
Participate in the regular on-call crisis line rotation and provide crisis evaluations and intervention as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned consistent with exempt functions.