Job Description
***$5,000.00 Hiring Incentive*** Job ID: 30248
Agency: Human Services Center
Location:Yankton, SDSalary: $30.92 - $35.00, Depending on Qualifications
Pay Grade: J
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Human Services Center. For more information on the Human Services Center, please visit https://dss/sd/gov .
Summary:
The Human Services Center was founded on a simple idea: provide adequate care for mentally ill patients and enhance their quality of life. Our staff at the Human Services Center are leaders in the mental health industry, and exceptional at enhancing the lives of our patients. We want you to join our team and get paid to do what you love - helping and enhancing lives of others! This position will work within the Acute Licensed Hospital serving Adult and Adolescent patients. The main duties of this position include developing treatment plans, overseeing the delivery of evidence-based treatment, facilitating individual, group, and family therapy.
The South Dakota Human Services Center is a licensed specialty hospital and the state's only public psychiatric hospital, located in Yankton, SD. At the Human Services Center we:
- provide appropriate, individualized treatment services which meet the unique and changing needs of patients;
- enable individuals to achieve their highest potential level of functioning;
- achieve enhanced program integration with other public and private agencies in order to provide successful transition of treatment services for individuals between in-patient and out-patient settings.
This position works primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., flexible schedules available.
Licenses and Certifications: Preferred candidate will have a master's degree in social work.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Knowledge of:
- develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and treatment team members;
- collaborate with patients, social supports, outpatient poviders, and other staff;
- provide individual therapy to support patients experiencing mental health challenges;
- facilitate group therapy sessions;
- complete psychosocial assessments;
- assist in the development of discharge plans and recommend referrals as needed for the patient
This is a Full-Time, 40 hours weekly, position with the Department of Social Services (DSS) at the SD Human Services Center. Join the South Dakota State Government team where Family/Life balance is valued. We strive to meet this commitment by providing 15 days of paid vacation, 14 days of paid sick leave, family leave, and 11 paid holidays per year, along with reasonable flexibility and career development opportunities. Start and build your career here! To learn more about DSS culture and values, and how we serve South Dakota citizens, visit https://dss.sd.gov/ .
Becoming a team member with the State of South Dakota means that you are offered: employer health insurance with a $0 premium option, dental, vision, with additional insurance options available, and excellent retirement benefits. We offer 6% matched retirement into the SD Retirement System (SDRS). You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ .
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 https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=10O
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
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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