Recovery Team Therapist

Job Description

Southeastern Directions for Life is 1 of 11 Community Mental Health Centers in South Dakota dedicated to providing quality, professional services to keep our individuals, families, schools, workplaces, and communities emotionally strong and healthy. We serve children, adults and families each year in the Minnehaha, Lincoln, McCook and Turner Counties.

Recovery Clinician

The Recovery Clinician is a valued member of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to helping individuals achieve lasting recovery, improve mental wellness, and build meaningful lives. This position provides comprehensive assessment, treatment, and support services to individuals experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns.

The Recovery Clinician conducts integrated assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides evidence-based individual and group counseling services. Working collaboratively with clients and team members, the Recovery Clinician helps identify strengths, address barriers to recovery, and support progress toward personal goals.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive integrated assessments and ongoing evaluations to determine treatment needs and recommendations.
• Develop individualized, person-centered treatment plans that support recovery and overall wellness.
• Provide individual and group counseling utilizing evidence-based practices.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and coordinate care with internal and external providers as appropriate.
• Provide crisis intervention and support when needed.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment approaches based on individual needs and outcomes.
• Support clients in developing healthy coping skills, relapse prevention strategies, and long-term recovery goals.
• Foster a welcoming, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented environment that promotes hope, resilience, and personal growth.
• Adhere to all applicable ethical, regulatory, and organizational standards.

Position Impact

The Recovery Clinician plays an important role in empowering individuals to overcome challenges, strengthen recovery, improve mental health, and build a foundation for long-term success. Through compassionate, evidence-based care, this position helps individuals and families experience hope, healing, and lasting positive change.

Qualification

Bachelors degree with Addiction Counselor in Training (ACT) is required. Certified Addiction Councelor (CAC) or Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) licensure preferred. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screening.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision and Ancillary insurance
• Company paid LTD and AD&D
• 403B retirement with company match
• EAP
• Sick and Vacation leave accrued each month

SEDL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in a helping profession and a Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC) or an Addiction Counselor in Training (ACT) working toward an LAC. Must have a current driver’s license, car insurance and a driving record acceptable to Southeastern’ insurance provider. Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran