Outpatient Therapist

Salary: $55,369.60 to $69,212.20 (DOE & Certifications)

Schedule: M-F – 8 AM to 4:30 PM

Position Overview: 

 Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking an Outpatient Therapist  To provide high-quality mental health care to children and families who have experienced trauma within the Outpatient Therapy program in accordance with the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values.   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.

Benefits of Employment at CHS:

• Work-Life Balance: salaried position at 40 hours a week. with work-life flexibility
• 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 $69,212.20 (DOE & Certifications) with yearly merit-based raises and built-in steps based on licensure accrual.
• 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 You'll Do:

Your responsibilities as a Full-time Therapist would include:

• Complete assessments, screening, and other documentation during the evaluation phase of treatment for each client.
• Develop individualized treatment plans, prepare treatment plan reviews, and discharge summaries with treatment team. Consult with other service providers as needed.
• Provide therapy to meet client needs.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to ensure client’s needs are met appropriately.
• Maintain positive working relationship with community resources and referral agencies.
• Complete required reports and other documentation.
• Assist in the development and facilitation of caregiver training as needed.
• Actively participate in required trainings. Maintain licensure requirements.
• Assist in the development and facilitation of an annual training curriculum for caregivers.
• Assist with development of program forms, as necessary.
• Provide public education presentations, as necessary.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community agencies, schools, and universities as applicable.
• Compile monthly, quarterly and annual statistics and other data as requested.
• Provide on-call support, as necessary.

What We’ll Love About You:

• Treatment plans are completed as required.
• Records are managed appropriately.
• Documentation is completed in a timely manner and is satisfactory based on supervisory review.
• Statistical reporting is done consistently.
• Required annual training is complete.
• Feedback regarding professional relationships and CHS values is positive.
• Agency and state standards are consistently upheld.
• Client feedback is consistently satisfactory.
• Confidentiality is consistently maintained.
• Interaction with clients is engaging and meaningful based on supervisory observation.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services discipline required.
• Must have obtained a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy.

•  Current South Dakota license as a CSW, LPC, or LMFT licensure required.
•  Must be, or have the ability to be, certified as Adoption Competent. 
•  QMHP (Qualified Mental Health Professional) certification or ability to obtain is required.
• South Dakota advanced licensure including CSW-PIP, LPC-MH, or LMFT preferred.

• Two years’ experience in children and/or family programs preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Normal office environment with minimal exposure to dust, noise, etc. Extended PC viewing and keyboarding required. Extended periods of sedentary work required. Client home visits may be required.