Residential Therapist

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

11d • $55,370 - $69,222 • Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Residential Therapist to provide individual and group therapy to children and their families within the residential and school programs. 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services discipline required.
• Master’s Degree in Human Service discipline required or working towards master’s degree.
• Minimum 2-4 years experience in childcare setting, with references that can depict level of interest in working with children with behavioral issues.
• LCSW or LPC preferred.
• Must be able to physically restrain a child in ways taught by the Agency while being able to verbally communicate with the child and other staff.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment checks EEO/AA.

Nice To Haves

• You are a team player that promotes a positive work environment.
• You are capable of handling highly sensitive, confidential information.
• You are able to effectively communicate.
• You align with our mission, vision, and values.
• You are organized and are able to pay strong attention to detail.
• You are able to have professional and kind client and public interactions.
• You are able to show awareness and respect for the diverse cultural backgrounds of our employees and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct therapeutic services to children, including case management, individual sessions, group therapy, milieu treatment, arranging family contacts/ home visits, and overseeing the child’s treatment and care in residence/ school.
• Provide direct therapeutic services to families, including family therapy and support services to individual family members, as well as parent training.
• Complete assessments and other documentation during the child’s evaluation phase of treatment.
• Develop individualized Master Treatment Plans, prepare Quarterly Treatment Plan Reviews and Discharge Summaries with treatment team.
• Consult with psychiatrist.
• Provide evaluation services for children and families as directed by agency policy.
• Perform court work as necessary to advocate on behalf of a child to help facilitate permanency.
• May schedule and facilitate behavior change review meetings as they are required.
• Assist in training the family, preparing both the child and family for placement, and monitoring the child’s transition into placement.
• Provide transitional services.
• Maintain communication and work in cooperation with referral agencies.
• Attend required annual training.
• Maintain required certifications and proficiencies.
• Participate in quality improvement activities as assigned.
• Assist in providing staff training on therapeutic issues and treatment interventions.
• Keep direct care staff informed of family visits and planned home visits.
• Provide supervision and management of children as necessary.
• Provide on-call duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm
• Comprehensive Benefits: Equal up to 30% of your salary. Two health insurance options (Traditional Plan & High Deductible Health Plan with HSA), vision, dental, employer-paid Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term & Long-Term Disability, and additional voluntary life and critical illness plans.
• Financial/Education Assistance: Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees.
• Competitive Compensation: $55,369.60 to $69,222.40 annually (depending on experience and education) with yearly merit-based raises
• Generous Paid Time Off: Includes a generous PTO package with 40 hours upfront, 10 paid holidays, and 8 hours "Day of Service" for volunteering in the community.
• Retirement Plans: Once entry into the plan, employees receive a 3% employer contribution each pay period and an up to an additional 5% profit sharing. Employees are 100% vested after 4 years of credited service.
• Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 for referring new employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level