Mental Health Therapist - Healing Center

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) • Prior Lake, MN

53d • Onsite

About The Position

Come join the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) as a Mental Health
Therapist! In this rewarding role, you’ll support our Residential Healing Center
by providing high-quality individual, group, and family therapy for adults in
treatment. We’re looking for a licensed mental health professional, ideally with
experience in SUD treatment or dual LADC licensure, who is passionate about
delivering meaningful, skillful therapy and can adapt with compassion to diverse
client needs. You’ll enjoy weekly pay, great health benefits, and ongoing
training and development to support your long-term growth. This role is targeted
to begin on April 6, 2026. Whatever your career goals may be, let SMSC help you
get there!

Job Overview: The Mental Health Therapist provides individual, group, and family
therapy for adult clients in residential treatment at the Healing Center. This
role is critical to the integration of mental health care into substance use
disorder (SUD) treatment services, with an emphasis on trauma-informed,
culturally grounded, and strengths-based approaches. The ideal candidate will be
a licensed mental health professional with prior experience in SUD treatment or
dual licensure as an LADC. In addition to therapy, this position includes case
management responsibilities, supporting clients in accessing services, planning
transitions, and navigating barriers to recovery. The Mental Health Therapist
works closely with cultural practitioners and medical and addictions staff to
support holistic healing for Native American clients, especially those from the
four Dakota tribes. Initial staffing plan for this position follows a consistent
four-day, 10-hour shift schedule and will work either Sunday through Wednesday
or Wednesday through Saturday.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Active license as a Mental Health Professional (LPCC, LICSW, LMFT, or LP).
• Experience providing case management services in a behavioral health setting.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, co-occurring disorders, and culturally responsive treatment.
• Knowledge of or respect for Dakota culture and language, or a willingness to learn.
• Excellent interpersonal, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Must pass a background check and meet credentialing requirements.
• Must maintain client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability under organizational policy.

Nice To Haves

• At least two (2) years of experience providing therapy to adults in substance abuse residential settings.
• Dual licensure as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or previous experience working in substance use disorder treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing therapy to adult clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions tailored to the needs and cultural identities of clients.
• Provide case management support, including assisting clients in accessing community resources, coordinating care with outside providers, and addressing housing, legal, or financial needs related to recovery.
• Collaborate closely with LADC staff, medical providers, cultural advisors, and other staff to ensure integrated and person-centered care.
• Incorporate trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches into all aspects of therapy.
• Contribute to diagnostic formulations and treatment recommendations that support client recovery and wellness.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in the electronic health record (NextGen).
• Participate in clinical staffings, treatment planning meetings, and interdisciplinary team discussions.
• Support clients through crises, de-escalation, and emotional regulation, ensuring safety and stability.
• Conduct discharge planning and referrals for continuing care, mental health services, or community support.
• Educate clients and staff on mental health topics relevant to recovery, resilience, and Native wellness.
• Participate in quality assurance, training, and professional development activities.
• Promote and model respect for Dakota traditions, healing practices, and community values.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Healing Center’s mission

Benefits

• Enjoy competitive weekly pay, outstanding benefits and advancement opportunities.
• Generous benefits include medical, dental, life and disability insurance, onsite medical clinics and pharmacy, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, wellness programs and more.
• Plus, take advantage of perks like discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes and fitness membership, free uniforms, free uniform cleaning and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees