Job Description

The City of Sioux Falls Health Department- Falls Community Health is accepting applications for a mental health counselor. The counselor will provide crisis intervention and ongoing therapy for patients in a clinic setting at Falls Community Health. As a community health center, we provide affordable, quality, fully integrated health care. The counselor will be part of the behavioral health team as well as the primary care team, all working together to meet the needs of underserved communities. The ideal candidate is a motivated, mission-driven counselor who is looking to be part of a hard-working team that makes a social impact in the Sioux Falls community. The Sioux Falls Health Department provides a culture of Safety, Teamwork, Innovation, Character, and Respect.

This position is eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $4,000 and is an approved National Health Service Corps site for loan repayment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in social work, mental health counseling or other related field. Minimum two (2) years\xe2\x80\x99 mental health experience in a clinical or hospital setting; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.

Must hold or have ability to obtain within 90 days of hire a valid state of South Dakota license as a professional counselor (LPC-MH) or a clinical social worker (LCSW-PIP). Licensure as an addiction counselor is desirable.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION

Apply online at . If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact, 72 hours prior to closing date, 605-367-8740 or .

The City of Sioux Falls takes pride in being an Employer of Choice including our Culture, Values, and Compensation and Benefits. Apply today to become part of ONE Team and help us take care of today for a better tomorrow!

OUR CULTURE

Sioux Falls is growing exponentially, and we need you to join our team of 1,300 full-time and hundreds more part-time and seasonal employees. Find a place to serve alongside us in a range of careers available in 12 diverse departments.

There\xe2\x80\x99s a role for every interest from public safety and health, to culture and recreation, to technology and internal operations. Our employees partner with local businesses and community members to provide the infrastructure, safe neighborhoods and recreation opportunities that keep Sioux Falls consistently ranked among the top places to live and work.

Our core values of safety, teamwork, innovation, character and respect build community from the inside out. Employees\xe2\x80\x99 top culture drivers include a strong sense of accomplishment, growth through learning and training, and supportive colleagues. Team members achieve job satisfaction everyday with the knowledge that their service positively impacts the high quality of life this community enjoys.

OUR COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SUMMARY

Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.

The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match. Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan.

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family.

11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year.

New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.

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