Clinical Therapist

Join a Mission-Driven Team

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota (LSS) is dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of communities across the state. Our mission: Inspired by God's love, we care for, support, and strengthen individuals, families, and communities. Each year, LSS impacts the lives of South Dakotans over 27,000 times through a diverse range of programs and services. As one of South Dakota’s largest private nonprofit human service agencies, LSS serves individuals of all ages, faiths, races, and economic backgrounds with professional, confidential, and affordable services.

Our values form the foundation of who we are and how we operate. At LSS, we prioritize a whole-person, family-centered approach to care within a continuum of services.

💰 $600 Sign-On Bonus Available!

Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications.

Hours: Monday through Friday, flexibility. 

Benefits:

LSS is committed to supporting employees with benefits designed to promote work-life balance and long-term well-being. Qualifying part-time and full-time employees receive:

• 401(k) match
• Paid time off & holidays
• Four Wellmark BCBS medical plan options, including a comprehensive $1 monthly premium for a $5,000 coinsurance plan (full-time, single coverage)
• Dental and vision plans with HSA & FSA options
• Career development opportunities, hands-on training, and mentorship

Key Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic leadership and intervention utilizing various counseling methods and procedures to assist clients in gaining insight into personal and interactive problems, to define goals, and to plan action reflecting interests, abilities, and needs.
• Develop and facilitate therapeutic groups related to expertise and Agency needs as assigned.
• Coach clients to effectively meet their needs
• Meet minimum productivity expectations for billable revenue to third-party payers, including Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. 
• Through a team effort, analyze information collected to determine appropriateness of service or referral to other specialists or institutions.
• Network with community resources and other professionals to discuss therapy or treatment, new resources or techniques, and to share information.
• Participate in scheduled supervisory meetings.
• Communicate relevant client therapy issues to out-patient team.
• Participate in agency and individually planned staff development activities

Education & Experience Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency auto insurance requirements.

Clinical Therapist III 

• Master’s degree required in counseling, social work, or related field; prefer two years’ experience. 
• Clinical Therapist III: Must be licensed or certified at the highest level in respective field of practice (i.e. CSW-PIP, LPC-MH, LAC**). 
• **A Master’s degree may not be required if the individual is licensed at the highest level. 
• Must be able to pass any tests, assessments and background checks required. 

LSS Expectations & Core Values

At LSS, we are committed to upholding the following values in all aspects of our work:

✔ Compassionate – We engage with empathy and provide non-judgmental services.
✔ Appreciative – We recognize and develop the strengths of our clients and employees.
✔ Respectful – We build professional and collaborative relationships with clients, partners, and colleagues.
✔ Ethical – We uphold high standards of integrity and quality in all actions.
✔ Strategic – We anticipate and respond proactively to community needs.

LSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.