Behavioral Health Director jobs in Sioux Falls, SD

LSS Behavioral Health seeks an Associate Director with a heart for reducing barriers so kids, adults and families have access to help and healing related to mental health care. If you are a compassionate leader and love to see people gain skills to navigate everyday life and hardships, we invite you to apply. Come join our family-friendly environment. #YouareLSS

HOURS: Full-time

BENEFITS:

• $600 hiring bonus*
• 401K Match 
• Paid Time Off & Holidays 
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans with HSA & FSA options 
• $20,000 company paid basic term life insurance 
• Employee Recognition 
• Employee Assistance Program 

SALARY: Dependent on experience and qualifications 

RESPONSIBILITIES: LSS is looking for a dynamic individual to provide leadership to LSS Behavioral Health Services with an emphasis in Sioux Falls and the eastern half of the state. Assist the Program Director in developing and directing overall program approaches. Provide supervision, orientation, and oversite of day-to-day operations. Monitor referrals, intake processes, performance/quality improvement activities and service delivery. Oversee support services statewide. Work collaboratively with billing department. Assist with financial planning and funding; represent the agency through involvement through community organizations. Provide services to clients in respective field. 

LSS Behavioral Health Services is a statewide service with a $2.8 million annual budget. In addition to providing outpatient-counseling services on a sliding fee scale, the program delivers evidence-based services for the Criminal Justice Initiative and Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Initiative, substance use services and school-based mental health services. LSS maintains offices in Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, Brookings, Rapid City, and Watertown. 

QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree and two years’ experience in related field and supervision in Clinical environment; or Bachelor’s Degree and four years’ experience in related field and supervision, or equivalent combination of education and experience. May require LPC-MH or CSW-PIP licensure or certification as an evidence-based practice supervisor. Strong communication skills. Experience with technology, electronic health records and telehealth services. Willingness to travel in-state. 

Must successfully complete all agency background checks. Requires valid driver’s license and ability to obtain approved driver status.

RESPOND BY: open until filled 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

*Hiring bonus available to external candidates only. 

SERVICE: Behavioral Health Services