Job Description
Mental Health Therapist
Location: Pierre, SD
Agency: Capital Area Counseling Service
Employment Category: Full-time
Employment Type: Salary
Starting Salary: $56,175
Benefits: health, dental and life insurance coverage; 401K participation; paid holidays; paid YMCA family membership, and annual and medical leave
Perquisites: Opportunities for licensure supervision; ability to pursue on-going training, specialization and/or certification; maintain a flexible work schedule; part of a team approach to treatment; supportive environment that promotes staff wellness and self-care
*CACS is a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and South Dakota State Loan Repayment Program approved site which can provide opportunities for student loan reimbursement.
Position Description
Provide evidenced-based therapy as part of a collaborative team. Opportunities to serve individuals, groups, and families. Client population served dependent on agency need with consideration for therapist preference and expertise.
Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive mental health assessments
- Develop, implement, and regularly review treatment plans
- Complete progress notes and other necessary documentation within Electronic Health Record (EHR) according to agency, state, and federal guidelines
- Coordinate client care with other professionals and community partners
- Demonstrate competency in utilizing the DSM-5-TR, or its successor, to diagnose psychiatric disorders
- Apply evidenced-based therapeutic interventions according to clients’ individual needs
- Respond to crisis situations compassionately and appropriately
- Deliver services in outpatient office setting or wherever necessary to meet clients’ needs
- Participate in Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) on-call team and complete risk assessments with individuals who are in crisis (additional compensation provided)
- Pursue continuing education with opportunity to specialize based on personal interest and agency need
Requirements
- Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or psychology and licensed in the State of South Dakota or working toward licensure (supervision for licensure provided on site)
- When eligible, complete training for and obtain Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) certification
- Adhere to HIPAA guidelines and agency policies
- Be self-directive while also seeking clinical supervision when appropriate
- Maintain calendars and manage workload effectively
- Demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and colleagues
- Proficient in computer applications and related technology
- Meet deadlines
- Understands the value of honoring diverse cultures and learning from others
- Follow all local, state, and federal laws
- Adhere to professional codes of ethics and agency policies and procedures
- May need to use personal vehicle for work-related tasks
- Work hours may include some evening and weekend hours
- Must have a valid driver’s license
For questions, contact Kellie Shuman at 605-224-5811.