Clinical Trainee - Healing Center

Job Overview

The Clinical Trainee role is a pre-licensed Mental Health Therapist who provides individual, group, and family therapy for adult clients in residential treatment at the Healing Center. This role is critical to the integration of mental health care into substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services, with an emphasis on trauma-informed, culturally grounded, and strengths-based approaches. In addition to therapy, this position includes case management responsibilities, supporting clients in accessing services, planning transitions, and navigating barriers to recovery.

Work You’ll Do

• Provide mental health assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing therapy to adult clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions tailored to the needs and cultural identities of clients.
• Provide case management support, including assisting clients in accessing community resources, coordinating care with outside providers, and addressing housing, legal, or financial needs related to recovery.
• Collaborate closely with LADC staff, medical providers, cultural advisors, and other staff to ensure integrated and person-centered care.
• Incorporate trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches into all aspects of therapy.
• Contribute to diagnostic formulations and treatment recommendations that support client recovery and wellness.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in the electronic health record (NextGen).
• Participate in clinical staffings, treatment planning meetings, and interdisciplinary team discussions.
• Support clients through crises, de-escalation, and emotional regulation, ensuring safety and stability.
• Conduct discharge planning and referrals for continuing care, mental health services, or community support.
• Educate clients and staff on mental health topics relevant to recovery, resilience, and Native wellness.
• Participate in quality assurance, training, and professional development activities.
• Promote and model respect for Dakota traditions, healing practices, and community values.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited university that is accepted by the applicable licensing board.
• Actively working towards independent licensure.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, co-occurring disorders, and culturally responsive treatment.
• Knowledge of or respect for Dakota culture and language, or a willingness to learn.
• Excellent interpersonal, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Must pass a background check and meet credentialing requirements.
• Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability under organizational policy.

Preferred

• Experience conducting couples and/or family therapy.
• At least two (2) years of experience providing therapy to adults in substance abuse residential settings.
• Dual licensure as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or previous experience working in substance use disorder treatment.
• Experience providing case management services in a behavioral health setting.

Benefits & Awesome Perks

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Outstanding benefits and advancement opportunities.
• Generous benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, onsite medical clinics and pharmacy, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, wellness programs and more.
• Perks like discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes and fitness membership, free uniforms, free uniform cleaning and tuition reimbursement.