Mental Health Therapist Position

Salary $55,000-$65,000 based upon experience and licensure.
Engage Counseling in Mitchell SD is currently receiving inquiries for a full-time therapist (LPC or Social Worker). Considered candidates will have a master’s in counseling psychology/social work or related field and will have or will be eligible for obtaining SD licensure. Engage is looking for a motivated individual who is open to supporting faith influenced counseling, is willing to be trained in trauma-based methods and enjoys working in a dynamic team setting. Competitive compensation and robust benefits/professional development/incentive package will be based upon experience and licensure. All referrals provided by the practice start full time immediately for approved candidates. 
primary responsibilities

• Provides evaluation/problem identification, crisis interventions and individual and/or group therapy to assigned consumers (minimum of 20 sessions per week with flexible scheduling.)
• Develops treatment plans; monitors treatment progress and follows-up at timely intervals.
• Works with psychiatrist/PCP when consumer is in need of medications.
• Maintains accurate and timely clinical records consistent with practice standards.
• Participates in meetings, in-services and supervisory sessions as required.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

1. Participates in community events, meetings, trainings, and outreach as available.
2. Work as a team player by helping to perform duties of courtesy coverage and customer service for other therapists and office manager.
3. Ensures continued training appropriate to the needs of the practice and licensure.
4. Integrate policies and program within the overall Engage Services philosophy of client contact and treatment.
5. At all times represent Engage Services LLC in a positive and professional manner.
6. Demonstrates and practices the reporting of signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of others as a mandated reporter.

• Must have a valid South Dakota Driver’s license.
• Must have a master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or other behavioral science.
• Must have a current South Dakota Licensed Professional Counselor licensure (LPC, LPC-MH or LMFT) and be in good standing with the South Dakota Board of Examiners for Counselor Marriage and Family Therapists.
• Be eligible to apply for apply for a plan of supervision with the SD counselor or social work board.
• May not have on record a substantiated report of child abuse or neglect.