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Job ID: 36615
Agency: SD Developmental Center
Location: Redfield, SD
Salary: $70,672.54-$83,144.16 Annual Salary, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: K
Closing Date: 7/20/26

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the SD Developmental Center. For more information on the SD Developmental Center, please visit https://dhs.sd.gov/en/south-dakota-developmental-center .

About SDDC:

The South Dakota Developmental Center is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and community inclusion for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities through person-centered services. At SDDC we are comprised of a variety of positions that require differing skill and educational levels to ensure successful operations. SDDC is one of the Divisions of the Department of Human Services, which works together on the common goal of bettering the lives of South Dakotans.

SDDC strives to create an environment where people are inspired and challenged to create excellence, grow their skills, discover advancement opportunities, and are rewarded for their contributions. Join our team as we focus on helping our fellow human beings overcome adversity and reach their full potential. Our Benefits Include:

• 15 days/120 Hours of Vacation Leave
• 14 days/112 Hours of Sick Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee health insurance includes plan with a $0 premium for employee-only coverage
• Flexible Benefits – Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness and more
• Paid Parental & Family Medical Leave
• 6% Fully Matched Retirement Plan
• Reduced Tuition for In-State Colleges/Universities
• Employee Wellness Program
• Continued Education/Training Opportunities

Job Summary:

The Behavior Therapist provides individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, behavior management, functional behavioral analysis, annual psychology reviews, and other psychological services to people supported, ages ranging from young adults to older adults with developmental disabilities. The Behavior Therapist provides professional services to ensure that development, direction, revision, and approval of behavioral programs are taking place in the best interest of the person being supported. Behavior Therapists also work with an interdisciplinary treatment team to monitor programs and services offered to their caseload by keeping close contact with people supported and staff, providing feedback to staff, and attending any professional consultations and special team meetings. Assess patient's behavioral patterns, diagnose mental health disorders, adjust patient treatment plans as needed, meet with other members of the team to discuss patients and treatment plans. The Behavior Therapist delivers on-call assistance to team members supporting clients during mental health crises, offering timely support and guidance. This is a rotating On-Call schedule alongside other mental health clinicians. This is a full-time salaried position with an expectation of 40 hours per week on the campus of SDDC. The typical working schedule is Monday-Friday, 8.00AM - 4.30PM, although an alternative work schedule may be arranged at the discretion of the administrative supervisor.

Licenses and Certifications:

A Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, or a related field and a proven history of supervision/leadership. Ability to obtain a Master’s degree and then obtain South Dakota licensure as a counselor, psychologist, social worker, or behavior analyst.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Certification as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Applied Behavior Analyst, Social Worker, or Psychologist is preferred. Experience in providing sex offender treatment helpful.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• in-patient psychology practices and procedures;
• treatment interventions;
• psychological theory and practices;
• mental health practices;
• diagnosis and treatment of mental illness;
• effects of medication on behavior;
• psychopathology;
• administer and interpret psychological tests;
• implement effective behavioral treatment programs;
• conduct individual, group, and family therapy;
• communicate effectively with treatment team.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4CC
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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