Up to $3,000 Hiring Bonus

Mental Health Therapist

Location: Pierre, SD

Agency: Capital Area Counseling Service

Position Description

Provide evidence-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.

Duties / 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

·Utilize culturally responsive approaches in working with diverse populations

·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

·Perform other job related duties as assigned

Required Skills / Abilities:

·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

·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

Education and Experience:

·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

Physical Requirements:

·Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer