Recovery Team Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Southeastern Directions for Life is 1 of 11 Community Mental Health Centers in South Dakota dedicated to providing quality, professional services to keep our individuals, families, schools, workplaces, and communities emotionally strong and healthy. We serve children, adults and families each year in the Minnehaha, Lincoln, McCook and Turner Counties.

Southeastern Directions for Life is currently accepting applications for a Chemical Dependency or Mental Health Therapist, with Dual Licensure preferred.

This Therapist will be a member of a multidisciplinary team and have the responsibility to provide counseling to assigned caseload; with a strong emphasis on Mental Health and Initial Integrated Assessments. While providing individual, group and family therapy, participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning by developing a comprehensive psychosocial assessment and crisis intervention consultation. Complete necessary documentation. Provide public or educational presentations as needed.

Hours for this position are Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision and Ancillary insurance
• Company paid LTD and AD&D
• 403B retirement with company match
• EAP
• Sick and Vacation leave accrued each month

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a helping profession with Addiction Counselor in Training (ACT) is required. Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) or Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC) is preferred. Master's degree in counseling or social work, with CSW or NCC preferred. Must have a current driver’s license, car insurance, and a driving record acceptable to Southeastern’s insurance provider. Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check to include fingerprinting, drug screening, Dept. of Health & Human Services check, and a TB test. All employees must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran

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