Counselor

West River Mental Health is a behavioral healthcare provider serving Western South Dakota and the Black Hills. For more than 75 years, it has provided behavioral healthcare services to individuals and families across the region, and it is the largest and most comprehensive community mental healthcare provider in Western South Dakota. West River Mental Health has recently made significant investments in its compensation structure, including enhanced wages for these positions. It is currently accepting applications for Counselors to join its Family Pathways team. Whether your passion is working with children and families or supporting individuals during times of crisis and stabilization, these positions offer the opportunity to provide meaningful clinical care while working alongside supportive and collaborative teams.

Family Pathways

The Family Pathways team provides behavioral health services designed to support children, youth, and families. As a Counselor on this team, you will provide therapeutic support, symptom assessment and management, and counseling services that help children and families navigate challenges, build on their strengths, and work toward improved well-being. This is an excellent opportunity for clinicians who are passionate about working with children and families and believe in the importance of family-centered, strength-based care.

What You'll Do

Depending on the program and assigned team, responsibilities may include:

• Providing individual and supportive counseling to clients and families
• Conducting assessments and supporting the development of individualized treatment plans
• Providing symptom assessment and management
• Supporting clients as they work toward identified treatment, recovery, and wellness goals
• Working collaboratively with children, families, clients, and other members of the treatment team
• Providing treatment, rehabilitation, and support services
• Helping connect clients and families with appropriate community resources and additional services
• Maintaining timely and accurate clinical documentation
• Collaborating with other professionals to provide coordinated, person-centered care
• Supporting a positive, compassionate, and recovery-oriented treatment environment

Education & Experience

Candidates must have:

• A Master's degree in a human services-related field
• The ability to obtain licensure in South Dakota to practice mental health counseling
• Qualified Mental Health Provider (QMHP) certification or eligibility, as applicable

West River Mental Health welcomes clinicians who are passionate about providing quality behavioral healthcare and interested in continuing to grow their clinical skills and professional experience.

Why West River Mental Health?

At West River Mental Health, the organization believes that taking care of its employees is just as important as taking care of the individuals and communities it serves. It is committed to creating a workplace where employees can build meaningful, long-term careers while still having time for their families, personal lives, and the moments that matter most.

Benefits

• Recently enhanced and competitive wages
• Health and dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays and floating holidays
• Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance
• Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning
• Supportive and collaborative clinical teams
• The opportunity to work with diverse populations and build meaningful relationships with the individuals and families you serve
• A career where your work can make a lasting difference in your community

West River Mental Health recognizes that its employees have lives, families, and important moments outside of work. It strives to create an environment that supports flexibility while also providing meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.

Live and Work in the Beautiful Black Hills

West River Mental Health is headquartered in Rapid City, South Dakota, located in the heart of the beautiful Black Hills. Rapid City offers an exceptional balance of community, culture, recreation, and adventure. With excellent schools, diverse community activities, rich history, and incredible access to outdoor recreation, the Black Hills offer something for everyone. Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, exploring, arts and culture, family activities, or simply spending time surrounded by incredible scenery, Rapid City provides an exceptional quality of life. Here, you can build a meaningful clinical career, make a difference in the lives of others, and still have time to enjoy the people and experiences that matter most.

This position is a Section 3 eligible job opportunity. We encourage applications from individuals who are low-income, live in public housing, and/or receive a Section 8 voucher.