Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPC)
Listed compensation
$115k-$120k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- South Dakota Mental Health Therapist | Remote Telehealth Position
- Location: South Dakota
- Setting: Remote / Telehealth
- Position: Full-Time
- Salary: $115,000–$120,000 per year with full benefits
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Position Overview
We are looking for a Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) to provide virtual therapy services to clients across South Dakota.
This role is centered around helping clients navigate mental health concerns, personal challenges, relationship issues, and major life transitions through consistent, scheduled counseling sessions. You’ll have the opportunity to build ongoing client relationships while working within a structured remote environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individual therapy sessions through a secure telehealth platform
- Work with clients experiencing a variety of behavioral health concerns
- Complete clinical evaluations and identify appropriate treatment needs
- Create and maintain individualized care plans
- Apply therapeutic techniques based on client goals and presenting concerns
- Track client progress and update documentation as required
- Maintain accurate clinical records while following privacy regulations
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals when additional support is needed
- Active and unrestricted South Dakota license as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPC
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or a related field
- Previous experience providing mental health counseling or psychotherapy
- Knowledge of assessment, treatment planning, and clinical documentation practices
- Ability to manage a remote caseload independently
- Strong communication skills and professional judgment
- Comfortable providing care through telehealth technology
- 2 weeks PTO
- Health insurance
- 401(k) plan with 3% company match
- Full-time weekday schedule
Fully Remote Work Environment
Take the next step in your mental health career with a telehealth role designed for licensed professionals who value flexibility, stability, and meaningful client care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted South Dakota license as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPC. A master's degree in a relevant field and previous experience in mental health counseling or psychotherapy are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPC) at Gotham Enterprises a 7.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,085 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Counselor Career Context
Gotham Enterprises ranks #1 of 20 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 83/100, 665 active listings.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 32% have no call, 62% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$118k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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