Outpatient Mental Health Therapist (LPC or Social Worker)

Children's Home Society of South Dakota•Rapid City, SD

12d•$60,370 - $83,054•Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking an Outpatient Therapist to provide high-quality, trauma-informed mental health care to children and families who have experienced trauma. The role is part of the Outpatient Therapy program and supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values, including its commitment to equity and inclusion. The therapist completes assessments, screenings, treatment plans, therapy, documentation, and discharge processes; collaborates with treatment teams and community providers; and helps develop and facilitate caregiver training. The position also includes maintaining community relationships, contributing to program forms and public education, compiling program statistics, participating in training, maintaining licensure, and providing on-call support as necessary. A typical caseload target is 25 billable hours per week or 100 per month, depending on full- or part-time status. The position is listed as 40 hours per week. The role is based at 5301 Mt Rushmore Road, Rapid City, South Dakota. The work environment is a normal office setting with minimal exposure to dust and noise, and may include client home visits. Extended computer viewing and keyboarding, as well as extended sedentary work, are required. Compensation is $60,369.60–$83,054.40, depending on experience and certifications. The posting offers a retention bonus of up to $10,000 over the first three years and describes flexible scheduling options, including four 10-hour shifts or half-day Fridays for employees maintaining a full caseload.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
Current South Dakota license as a CSW, LPC, or LMFT.
Must be certified as Adoption Competent or have the ability to obtain certification.
QMHP (Qualified Mental Health Professional) certification or the ability to obtain it.
Ability to complete required background and pre-employment checks.

Nice To Haves

South Dakota advanced licensure, including CSW-PIP, LPC-MH, or LMFT.
Two years of experience in children’s and/or family programs.

Responsibilities

Complete client assessments, screenings, and other evaluation-phase documentation.
Support a typical caseload of 25 billable hours per week or 100 per month, depending on full- or part-time status.
Develop individualized treatment plans, prepare treatment plan reviews and discharge summaries with the treatment team, and consult with other service providers as needed.
Provide therapy to meet client needs.
Collaborate with the treatment team to ensure client needs are appropriately met.
Maintain positive working relationships with community resources and referral agencies.
Complete required reports and other documentation.
Assist in developing and facilitating caregiver training as needed.
Participate in required trainings and maintain licensure requirements.
Assist in developing and facilitating an annual training curriculum for caregivers.
Assist with developing program forms as necessary.
Provide public education presentations as necessary.
Develop and maintain relationships with community agencies, schools, and universities as applicable.
Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual statistics and other data as requested.
Provide on-call support as necessary.
Maintain client confidentiality and uphold agency and state standards.

Benefits

Retention bonus totaling up to $10,000 over the first three years.
Flexible scheduling options, including four 10-hour shifts or half-day Fridays for employees maintaining a full caseload.
Two health insurance options: Traditional Plan and High-Deductible Health Plan with HSA.
Vision insurance.
Dental insurance.
Employer-paid group life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Additional voluntary life and critical illness plans.
Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees.
Yearly education/continued-learning stipend and licensure supervision.
Yearly merit-based raises and built-in pay steps based on licensure accrual.
Clinical supervision for licensure when supervised by the internal Clinical Director.
Paid time off, including 40 hours upfront, 10 paid holidays, and 8 hours for a Day of Service.
Retirement plan with a 3% employer contribution each pay period after plan entry and up to an additional 5% profit sharing; 100% vested after four years of credited service.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,000.