Family Therapist -Juvenile Counseling Se...

Job Description

LSS Behavioral Health-JJRI program seeks a Family Therapist with a heart for youth and families.

If you would like to be part of a dynamic team that makes a difference in the community, we invite you to apply.

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HOURS: Full-time, 40 hours a week. Monday through Friday, varied schedule.

Onsite/In-Office Positions Available In:
Sioux Falls, SD., Travel is required. Mileage reimbursement.

SALARY: Dependent on experience and qualifications.

BENEFITS: LSS is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• $600 hiring bonus* external candidates only
• PTO Time Frontload Up to 24 Hours for benefit-eligible employees
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) 3% match
• Four Wellmark BCBS medical plan options, with HSA & FSA options
• Dental and Vision plans
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Career development opportunities, hands-on training, and mentorship
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide Functional Family Therapy (FFT) services to at-risk youth and their families. Strengthen family communication, reduce conflict, and promote healthy, supportive home environment. Help youth recognize harmful thinking patterns and improving decision-making skills and developing positive coping strategies. Supports emotional well-being, trauma recovery, and behavior change through evidence-based therapeutic practices. LSS will provide training in the evidence-based model and program-specific requirement. Participate in required training, supervision, and ongoing professional development activities. Complete assessments, treatment planning, case documentation, and other required records in a timely and accurate manner.

QUALIFICATIONS: Masters Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related Human Services field. Will accept applications from Master’s Level Interns in their final Internships.

• Must be at least 21 years old and able to complete orientation training according to agency program standards.
• Requires active auto-insurance, a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one with approved driver status.
• Must successfully complete all agency background checks, which include checks for criminal convictions, behavior harmful towards children, spousal abuse, and drug or sex crimes.

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LSS Expectations & Core Values

At LSS , we are committed to upholding the following values in all aspects of our work:

Compassionate – We engage with empathy and provide non-judgmental services.
Appreciative – We recognize and develop the strengths of our clients and employees.
Respectful – We build professional and collaborative relationships with clients, partners, and colleagues.
Ethical – We uphold high standards of integrity and quality in all actions.
Strategic – We anticipate and respond proactively to community needs.

LSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Please note: As part of our hiring process and to meet accreditation requirements, applicants will be asked to complete a prescreen questionnaire.

*Hiring bonus available to external candidates only.

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