Trauma-Informed Play Therapist (RPT) for Native Youth

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe; Madison (SD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe seeks a Mental Health Therapist (MHT) – Registered Play Therapist (RPT) to provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed mental health services to Native American clients in an outpatient setting.

The role emphasizes play therapy with children, adolescents, and families, integrating assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and crisis intervention while honoring tribal traditions and community strengths.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of administering, scoring and interpreting evidence-based assessments.
• Knowledge of evidence-based diverse therapeutic interventions and theories, and how to apply them in clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide strengths-based, trauma-informed therapy in an outpatient setting.
• Utilize play therapy and developmentally appropriate interventions.
• Maintain licensure and adhere to state standards and play therapy competencies.
• Collaborate with clients and families to develop treatment plans and crisis interventions.

Skills

DSM-5-TR knowledge

ICD-10-CM knowledge

Psychotropic medications

Clinical documentation

Education

Master’s degree in psychology/mental health counseling or social work

Job description

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe seeks a Mental Health Therapist (MHT) – Registered Play Therapist (RPT) to provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed mental health services to Native American clients in an outpatient setting.

The role emphasizes play therapy with children, adolescents, and families, integrating assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and crisis intervention while honoring tribal traditions and community strengths.