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Rapid City, South Dakota · Hybrid

Therapist

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Therapist Job Description

Job Summary

Our therapists diagnose and treat mental health disorders, creates individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances, meets with patients regularly to provide counseling, treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary, and conducts ongoing assessments of patient progress.

Compensation for this position is productivity-based.

Duties/Responsibilities

Maintains timely and accurate patient records and reports.

Evaluate mental health diagnoses, create, implement and maintain treatment plans and complete ongoing documentation in a timely manner.

Provide excellent care for clients and collaborate with a dynamic team by participating in weekly team meetings.

Utilize creativity in interventions to help clients achieve and exceed goals

Be willing to provide psychotherapy services in person and remote (hybrid)

Interest in topics such as, but not limited to: eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), prolonged exposure (PE), BIPOC population, humanistic therapy, gender identity and sexual orientation, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), group therapy, couples therapy, psychotherapy, ketamine assisted psychotherapy, treatment-resistant depression, chemical dependency

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
  • Proficient in the use of Office 365 and EHR systems (such as PIMSY, Valant, AdvancedMD)

Education and Experience

  • Master's degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university
  • Candidates should ideally have clinical licensure or be working toward licensure (LMFT, LPCC, LICSW, LP etc.)
  • Experience with completing DAs, treatment plans and clinical progress notes
  • Fully Licensed Clinicians will ideally be credentialed with insurance panels

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

The Remedy Mental Health offers a comprehensive benefits package and provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in various benefit programs, subject to applicable waiting periods.

This Includes the Following

  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Medical Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Short-Term Disability

Key Responsibilities

Assess and diagnose mental health conditions, develop individualized treatment plans, provide counseling and psychotherapy, and monitor patient progress. Maintain accurate clinical records, collaborate with the therapy team, and provide services in person and remotely.

Requirements

A master's degree in a behavioral science or related field is required, and candidates should be licensed or working toward clinical licensure. Experience with diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes is expected; proficiency with Office 365 and EHR systems is also required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental Health AssessmentDiagnosisTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationProgress MonitoringOrganization

Counselor Career Context

Confidential Employer ranks #7 of 13 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 18% have no call, 66% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedMental Health Therapy median $74k (middle half $65k–$85k)255 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingSouth Dakota index 88.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in South Dakota23 active7,892 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 48% remote · 18% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Counselor listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 15% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Confidential Employer#7 of 13 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
69% this job
Sign-on bonus
42%
CME allowance
35%
PSLF eligible
15%
Loan repayment
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.2
Better work-life than 30% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,918 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Medical Insurance
Health Savings Account
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Life Insurance and AD&D