Behavior Therapist

Job  | Agency: SD Developmental Center |

Location:

Redfield, SD | Salary: $68,950.98 - $81,118.80 Annual Salary, depending on qualifications | Pay Grade: K | Closing Date: 3/5/26
Full-Time, 40 Hours Weekly position.

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.

• 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

The Behavior Therapist provides individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, behavior management, functional behavioral analysis, psychological testing reports, 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, 8.00 a.m.

- 4.30 p.m., although an alternative work schedule may be arranged at the discretion of the administrative supervisor.

Office is onsite on the campus of SDDC in Redfield, SD.

A Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, or counseling and a proven history of supervision/leadership. Ability to obtain a Master’s degree within 2 years and then obtain South Dakota licensure as a counselor, psychologist, or behavior analyst.

Certification as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) is preferred. Experience in providing sex offender treatment helpful.

• 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.

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