Mental Health Therapist

Youth & Family Services; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Rapid City seeks a Mental Health Therapist to provide counseling services to youth and families. The role emphasizes crisis intervention, community networking, and compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree and relevant licensure, with experience in substance abuse and family counseling. Flexible hours are required.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed for social work or professional counseling.
• Title 19 certification necessary.
• TB test required.
• Current vehicle liability insurance and valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services to youth and families.
• Develop community resource networks for referrals.
• Ensure compliance with documentation and performance standards.
• Maintain productivity averages of billable hours.
• Ensure case documentation is recorded in a timely manner, and in strictest compliance with Performance Standards and quality assurance.
• Provide crisis intervention services to youth and their families.
• Maintain productivity average of 4.5 client billable hours per eight-hour day.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Substance abuse counseling

Family counseling

Community networking

Confidentiality maintenance

Education

Master’s degree in social work or professional counseling

Title 19 certification

Job description

Full Job Description

Position: Mental Health Therapist

Status: Full Time

Reports to: Lead Mental Health Therapist

Location: Rapid City, SD

Work Schedule:

Work Days: Monday through Friday

Hours/Week: 40

Non-smoking work environment. Wage DOEQ. E.O.E.

Essential Functions

1. Serve as therapist providing counseling services to youth and their families experiencing problems related to substance abuse, family systems issues, or other life difficulties.
2. Provide some level of supervision and is qualified as a recipient for third-party reimbursements through private health plans or State entitlement programs.
3. Provide individual, group, and family counseling to youth and their families.
4. Develop and utilize a network of associated community resources for referrals if clientele are deemed inappropriate for programming efforts and for case management activities associated with the position.
5. Ensure case documentation is recorded in a timely manner, and in strictest compliance with Performance Standards and quality assurance.
6. Provide crisis intervention services to youth and their families.
7. Maintain productivity average of 4.5 client billable hours per eight-hour day.

Additional Functions

1. Comply with administrative requests for reporting, record-keeping, fundraising, public relations, and training.
2. Provide information and referral services to clientele regarding local sexual abuse, alcohol and drug treatment programs, prevention/intervention programs, and other essential service providers.
3. Perform additional duties as requested by supervisor.
4. Ensure that all therapeutic and office staff who work in the Counseling Center adopt and maintain a friendly and welcoming attitude toward all clients regardless of their issue(s) or stage of recovery.

Environmental Functions

Perform duties in a controlled office environment and remotely. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree with licensure in social work or professional counseling. Title 19 certification necessary. Background in crisis intervention; alcohol & drug abuse prevention and counseling; family and individual counseling; mental health evaluation and diagnosis; family systems; community networking; and public relations. Experience with youth and family systems, community networking, and public relations. Ability to maintain confidentiality and be willing to have flexible work hours. TB test required. Current vehicle liability insurance and a valid driver’s license required.

How to Apply: For consideration, an application for employment must be submitted to the YFS Human Resource Department. Application may be downloaded at: http://www.youthandfamilyservices.org/careers. Please note that resume only will not be accepted.

How to Submit Application:

By Email

In person or by mail: Youth & Family Services, 1920 N. Plaza Blvd., Rapid City, SD 57701

Other location: One Stop Career Center

Any questions? Call our HR Team today at 605-342-4195 to learn more about the opportunities available at Youth & Family Services!