Mental Health Associate

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Job ID : 31747

Agency : Department of Corrections - Behavioral Health

Location : Pierre, SD - Women's PrisonSalary : $23.00 to $31.00 per hour, depending on experience

Pay Grade : H

Closing Date : Open Until Filled

The South Dakota Department of Corrections is hiring! Join the DOC - view DOC Recruitment video here :

This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Corrections Behavioral Health team. For more information on the DOC, please visit

This position is eligible for a $5,000 hiring incentive

Full state benefits and SDRS retirement

Current and Previous State Employees do NOT qualify for the Hiring Incentive

This position works within our behavioral health team to provide mental health services to the offender population, and other supportive services.

Why the Department of Corrections?

At the Department of Corrections (DOC), we have an opportunity to make a difference. As a Department of Corrections employee, you will have a chance to experience :

• Creativity - We are always looking for innovative ideas to help us achieve improved outcomes.
• Making a difference - You will have an opportunity to make a difference in the life of fellow South Dakotans.
• Professional development - We provide valuable trainings to ensure well-trained staff that are competent, accountable, and empowered and will assist you in reaching your career goals.
• Teamwork - In a team-oriented approach, you will have the ability to work cooperatively with others in a friendly work environment to achieve shared goals.

Who We Want :

The Ideal Candidate Will Have :

Knowledge of :

Skill to :

Ability to :

What You Will Do :

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Qualifications :

Applicant must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in one of the following mental health fields : counseling, social work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy.

Required Competencies :

Preferred Qualifications :

Additional Requirements : To be considered, please attach your resume and three professional references.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55 : 10 : 02 : 08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest / conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

NCRC : If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online :

You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

Telephone : 605.773.3148 Email : careers@state.sd.us

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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