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Description
Make a Difference. Build Meaningful Connections. Grow Your Career.
Are you looking for a meaningful career in behavioral healthcare where you can make a lasting difference in the lives of children, families, and individuals, while also enjoying a healthy work-life balance? Join West River Mental Health and become part of a team committed to providing compassionate, person-centered care throughout Western South Dakota and the Black Hills. For more than 75 years, West River Mental Health has been dedicated to providing high-quality behavioral healthcare services to individuals and families across our region. As the largest and most comprehensive community mental healthcare provider in Western South Dakota, we offer meaningful career opportunities where you can grow professionally while making a difference every day.
West River Mental Health has recently made significant investments in our compensation structure, including enhanced wages for these positions.
We are currently accepting applications for Counselors to join our Pivot Point and Outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) teams.
Pivot Point
Our Pivot Point team works with individuals who are experiencing behavioral health challenges and need support, stabilization, and connection to appropriate services.
As a Counselor on the Pivot Point team, you will provide assessment, therapeutic support, symptom management, and coordination with other members of the treatment team to help individuals identify their needs and take the next steps in their recovery journey.
This role offers a dynamic and meaningful environment for clinicians who enjoy working closely with individuals during important moments of transition and stabilization.
Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Services
Our Outpatient SUD team provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare to individuals experiencing substance use disorders.
As a Counselor on this team, you will support clients throughout their recovery journey by providing treatment, rehabilitation, counseling, and ongoing support services. You will work alongside clients as they identify their strengths, address challenges, and work toward greater stability, recovery, and overall well-being.
This is an excellent opportunity for clinicians who are passionate about addiction and recovery and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families impacted by substance use.
What You'll Do
Depending on the program and assigned team, responsibilities may include:
Providing individual, family, group, and supportive counseling services
Conducting assessments and supporting the development of individualized treatment plans
Providing symptom assessment and management
Supporting clients as they work toward identified treatment, recovery, and wellness goals
Providing treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to individuals and families
Working collaboratively with children, families, clients, and other members of the treatment team
Supporting individuals experiencing mental health and behavioral health challenges
Providing treatment and support to individuals experiencing substance use disorders
Helping clients and families identify and access appropriate community resources and additional services
Collaborating with other professionals to provide coordinated, comprehensive, and person-centered care
Maintaining timely and accurate clinical documentation
Supporting a positive, compassionate, family-centered, and recovery-oriented treatment environment
We welcome clinicians and behavioral health professionals who are passionate about providing quality care and interested in continuing to develop their clinical knowledge and professional experience.
Why West River Mental Health?
At West River Mental Health, we believe that taking care of our employees is just as important as taking care of the individuals and communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can build meaningful, long-term careers while still having time for their families, personal lives, and the moments that matter most.
We offer: Recently enhanced and competitive wages
Health and dental insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid holidays and floating holidays
Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance
Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning
Supportive and collaborative clinical teams
Opportunities to work with diverse populations and expand your clinical experience
A career where your work can make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals, children, families, and communities
We recognize that our employees have lives, families, and important moments outside of work. We strive to create an environment that supports flexibility while also providing meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.
Requirements
Education & Experience
We are seeking candidates with a passion for behavioral healthcare and a desire to continue growing professionally.
Depending on the position and program, preferred qualifications may include: A Master's degree in a human services-related field, a Bachelor's degree in a human services-related field may be considered
The ability to obtain licensure in South Dakota to practice mental health counseling
Qualified Mental Health Provider (QMHP ) certification or eligibility, as applicable
Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC ) or Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC ) credentials are preferred for SUD-focused positions
Worksite address
rapid city, SD, 57700, US
Who can apply
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