What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Therapist position at Youth & Family Services?
Full Job Description
Position: Mental Health Therapist
Status: Full Time
Reports to: Lead Mental Health Therapist
Location: Rapid City, SD
Work Schedule:
Work Days: Monday through Friday
Hours/Week: 40
Non-smoking work environment. Wage DOEQ. E.O.E
Essential Functions
Serve as therapist providing counseling services to youth and their families, who are experiencing problems related to substance abuse, family systems issues or other life difficulties. Provide some level of supervision and is qualified as a recipient for third-party reimbursements through private health plans or State entitlement programs. Provide individual, group and family counseling to youth and their families. Develop and utilize a network of associated community resources for purposes of referrals if clientele are deemed inappropriate for programming efforts and for case management activities associated with the position. Ensure case documentation is recorded in a timely manner, and in strictest compliance with Performance Standards and quality assurance. Provide crisis intervention services to youth and their families. Maintain productivity average of 4.5 client billable hours per eight hour day. Average is based on hours worked during a one week period.
Additional Functions
Comply with administrative requests for reporting, record keeping, fundraising, public relations, and training. Provide information and referral services to clientele regarding local sexual abuse, alcohol and drug treatment programs, prevention/intervention programs and other essential service providers. Perform additional duties as requested by supervisor. Ensure that all therapeutic and office staff who work in the Counseling Center adopt and maintain a friendly and welcoming attitude toward all clients regardless of their issue(s) or stage of recovery.
Environmental Functions
Perform duties in a controlled office environment and remotely. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree with licensure in social work or professional counselor. Title 19 certification necessary. Background in crisis intervention; alcohol & drug abuse prevention and counseling; family and individual counseling; mental health evaluation and diagnosis; family systems; community networking; and public relations. Experience with youth and family systems, community networking, and public relations. Ability to maintain confidentiality and be willing to have flexible work hours. TB test required. Current vehicle liability insurance and a valid driver’s license required.
How to Apply: For consideration, an application for employment must be submitted to the YFS Human Resource Department. Application may be downloaded at:
http://www.youthandfamilyservices.org/careers . Please note that resume only will not be accepted.
How to Submit Application:
By Email
In person or by mail: Youth & Family Services, 1920 N. Plaza Blvd., Rapid City, Sd 57701
Other location: One Stop Career Center
Any questions? Call our HR Team today at 605-342-4195 to learn more about the opportunities available at Youth & Family Services!
