Outpatient Mental Health Therapist (LPC or Social Worker) - Sign-On Bonus!
About The Position
Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking an Outpatient Therapist to provide high-quality mental health care to children and families who have experienced trauma within the Outpatient Therapy program in accordance with the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values. As a leader in compassionate, trauma-informed care, Children’s Home Society is committed to fostering equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work. By joining our team, you will make a difference every day—creating positive change for individuals, families, and communities. Each smile, hug, and heart you touch will reflect the meaningful impact of your work.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
- Current South Dakota license as a CSW, LPC, or LMFT licensure required.
- Must be, or have the ability to be, certified as Adoption Competent.
- QMHP (Qualified Mental Health Professional) certification or the ability to obtain is required.
Nice To Haves
- South Dakota advanced licensure, including CSW-PIP, LPC-MH, or LMFT preferred.
- Two years’ experience in children and/or family programs preferred.
Responsibilities
- Complete assessments, screening, and other documentation during the evaluation phase of treatment for each client.
- 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 treatment team.
- Consult with other service providers as needed.
- Provide therapy to meet client needs.
- Collaborate with the treatment team to ensure client’s needs are met appropriately.
- Maintain positive working relationship with community resources and referral agencies.
- Complete required reports and other documentation.
- Assist in the development and facilitation of caregiver training as needed.
- Actively participate in required trainings.
- Maintain licensure requirements.
- Assist in the development and facilitation of an annual training curriculum for caregivers.
- Assist with development of 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.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling options
- Four 10-hour shifts
- Half-day Fridays
- Two health insurance options (Traditional Plan & High-Deductible Health Plan with HSA)
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employer-paid Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary life and critical illness plans
- Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees
- Education/continued learning yearly stipend
- Licensure supervision
- Yearly merit-based raises
- Built-in steps based on licensure accrual
- $1,000 after 1 month of employment
- $3,000 after your first, second, and third anniversary
- Clinical Supervision for licensure
- Generous PTO package with 40 hours upfront
- 10 paid holidays
- 8 hours "Day of Service" for volunteering in the community
- 3% employer contribution each pay period to retirement plan
- Up to an additional 5% profit sharing
- Up to $1,000 for referring new employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
