Pays $60,369.60 - $83,054.40 (DOE & Certifications) — Counselor market median is ~$74k (9 jobs)
Outpatient Mental Health Therapist (LPC or Social Worker) - Sign-On Bonus!
About the Role
Full-time outpatient mental health therapist in Rapid City, SD. Salary $60,370-$83,054, flexible scheduling, retention bonus up to $10,000, and loan repayment assistance.
Join Children's Home Society of South Dakota as a Outpatient Mental Health Therapist – Sign-On Bonus in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Key Responsibilities
- Your responsibilities as a Full-time Therapist would include: Complete assessments, screening, and other documentation during the evaluation phase of treatment for each client.
- Support a typical caseload of 25 billable hours per week, or 100 per month, depending on Full or Part-Time status.
- Develop individualized treatment plans, prepare treatment plan reviews, and discharge summaries with treatment team.
- Consult with other service providers as needed.
Requirements
- Assist in the development and facilitation of an annual training curriculum for caregivers.
- Assist with development of program forms, as necessary.
- Provide public education presentations, as necessary.
- Develop and maintain relationships with community agencies, schools, and universities as applicable.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $60,369.60 - $83,054.40 (DOE & Certifications)
- Signing bonus: $10,000.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Children's Home Society of South Dakota in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Licensure & Certifications
Must hold a Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy and a current South Dakota license (CSW, LPC, or LMFT). Candidates must be or become Adoption Competent and QMHP certified, with two years of experience in children/family programs preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Mental Health Therapist (LPC or Social Worker) - Sign-On Bonus! at Children's Home Society of South Dakota a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Mental Health Therapy — Counselor Career Context
In South Dakota, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$90k across 19 listings, vs ~$77k nationally (8,020 listings).
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
South Dakota's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$72k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state — South Dakota ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$72k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.3/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
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