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Keystone Treatment Center
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Counselor - Men's Unit

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Canton - Keystone Counselor - Men's Unit Opening
  • We are seeking a Counselor for the Men's Unit in the Sioux Falls and Canton area for our facility in Canton.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about substance use disorder and mental health. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you!

  • Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm
  • Competitive Hourly Rate with Shift Differential available (Nights and Weekends)8 Paid Holidays and 24 Hours of Personal Time
  • ACT required, CAC or LAC Preferred.
  • Benefits: At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including
  • Medical, Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Vision and Dental Coverage.
  • Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage.

Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Since its inception in 1973, Keystone Treatment Center has established itself as a nationally recognized inpatient and outpatient treatment center for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns. At our inpatient facility in Canton, South Dakota, just 30 minutes from Sioux Falls, we treat adolescents and adults age 19 and older of all genders who are struggling with addictions to alcohol and other drugs.

Purpose Statement

Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice, as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Responsibilities

  • Competitive Hourly Rate with Shift Differential available (Nights and Weekends)
  • 8 Paid Holidays and 24 Hours of Personal Time
  • Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Acadia Healthcare 401(K) plan
  • Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (Counseling, Legal, Financial Services and more)
  • Licensure reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program

Excellent Training Program

Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry. Join a team with defined career paths and a national family of hospitals and facilities

Shifts and Hours

  • We have a full-time day position available.
  • Scheduled Shifts are 8 Hours

Essential Functions

  • Conduct group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required.
  • Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
  • May be responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessments for patients.
  • May prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
  • Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
  • May act as a liaison between referral sources and patients.
  • Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
  • May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
  • May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
  • May provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
  • Evaluate the need of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.

Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions

  • Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

  • ACT required, CAC or LAC Preferred.
  • High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in social or health services field preferred.
  • Experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum through education or certification process required.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

  • Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates; OR state license or certification eligible within the timeframe designated by the facility.
  • CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
  • First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Additional Regulatory Requirements

  • Completion of ongoing education and training, as required by the state in which the facility operates and applicable accrediting body.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e. g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Group FacilitationPatient AssessmentTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationAftercare PlanningReferral CoordinationBehavior ModificationSubstance Use Disorder Treatment

Addiction Counseling — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 36% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor - Men's Unit at Keystone Treatment Center a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Addiction Counseling — ranked against 112 active Addiction Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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 & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
CME allowance
32%
Loan repayment
20%
PSLF eligible
16%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Addiction Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 112 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Sioux Falls

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$304k
Typical market rent
$1,302/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Keystone Treatment Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Canton, South Dakota
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive hourly rate with shift differential for nights and weekends
8 paid holidays
24 hours of personal time
Medical, prescription drug, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts
Vision and dental coverage
Voluntary short-term and long-term disability
Employee assistance program
Financial support