Counselor Jobs in South Dakota
Counselor jobs in South Dakota draw steady demand across behavioral health agencies, K-12 school districts, tribal health programs, and substance use treatment centers, with openings for recent graduates through licensed clinical directors. Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and Aberdeen account for the largest share of postings, where employers like Avera Health, Monument Health, and the South Dakota Department of Social Services maintain consistent hiring pipelines. School counselors, substance use counselors, and mental health counselors hold the most active specialties statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Licensed Professional Counselor- MH- Part time
Deer Oaks Behavioral Health — Long-Term Care Clinical Services
Join a mission-driven behavioral health organization that has been a trusted partner to Long-Term Care (LTC) communities for over 30 years. Deer Oaks is a nationally recognized leader in geriatric behavioral health, partnering with thousands of facilities across the country to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to older adults and individuals with chronic medical conditions.
We are seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC- MH) to join our integrated clinical team. In this role, you will work onsite in one or more long-term care facilities within your local community, providing therapy, assessment, care planning, and behavioral health support. This position offers professional autonomy, a predictable Monday–Friday schedule, and robust administrative and clinical support so you can focus on what matters most—helping patients thrive.
What You’ll Do
As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you will:
Clinical Care
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy to LTC residents.
- Conduct clinical assessments, psychosocial evaluations, screenings, and treatment planning.
- Support residents with depression, anxiety, adjustment to illness, grief, trauma, substance use, behavioral disturbances, and other conditions common in LTC settings.
- Deliver behavioral management and brief, goal-oriented interventions aligned with best practices in geriatric care.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Work closely with nursing, social services, rehabilitation, and medical providers to coordinate treatment and improve resident outcomes.
- Participate in care plan discussions, facility meetings, and case collaborations as needed.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain complete and timely documentation using our Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT).
- Follow ethical, professional, and regulatory guidelines for clinical documentation, confidentiality, and care delivery.
Facility Partnership
- Build strong, professional relationships with facility staff and leadership.
- Serve as a behavioral health resource and trusted partner in supporting residents’ mental and emotional needs.
Why Choose Deer Oaks?
We are a provider-centric organization that takes pride in supporting our clinicians with the tools, training, and benefits they need to succeed.
Work-Life Balance
- Flexible scheduling — create your own Monday–Friday schedule
- No evenings, weekends, or on-call
- Autonomy in organizing your daily workflow and caseload
Professional Growth
- ASWB-accredited CEUs at no cost
- Ongoing clinical support, mentorship, and consultation
- Access to geriatric-specific clinical training and specialty resources
Robust Administrative Support
- Dedicated teams for billing, collections, credentialing, insurance, and scheduling
- HIPAA-compliant documentation system and efficient workflows
- Liability insurance provided (100% company-paid) for full-time and part-time staff
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation model
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance- full time
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Generous PTO and paid holidays- full time
Who Thrives in this Role?
- LPCs who value autonomy paired with team collaboration
- Clinicians who enjoy working with older adults and medically complex individuals
- Strong communicators comfortable partnering with facility staff
- Providers who are organized, compassionate, and clinically confident
- Clinicians seeking long-term stability in a supportive environment
What You’ll Need
- Active, unrestricted LPC license
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team
- Comfortable navigating LTC environments
- Commitment to timely documentation and high-quality care
About Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution
Focused exclusively on behavioral health in long-term care since 1992, Deer Oaks proudly serves thousands of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities nationwide. Our mission is to enhance the emotional well-being and quality of life of residents through compassionate, clinically excellent behavioral health services.
To learn more about our organization, visit www.deeroaks.com.
or contact:
Deena Mullins, Recruitment Partner, email: dmullins@deeroaks.com, (mailto:dmullins@deeroaks.com)Cell: (210) 237-6478
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Licensed Professional Counselor- MH- Part time
Deer Oaks Behavioral Health — Long-Term Care Clinical Services
Join a mission-driven behavioral health organization that has been a trusted partner to Long-Term Care (LTC) communities for over 30 years. Deer Oaks is a nationally recognized leader in geriatric behavioral health, partnering with thousands of facilities across the country to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to older adults and individuals with chronic medical conditions.
We are seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC- MH) to join our integrated clinical team. In this role, you will work onsite in one or more long-term care facilities within your local community, providing therapy, assessment, care planning, and behavioral health support. This position offers professional autonomy, a predictable Monday–Friday schedule, and robust administrative and clinical support so you can focus on what matters most—helping patients thrive.
What You’ll Do
As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you will:
Clinical Care
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy to LTC residents.
- Conduct clinical assessments, psychosocial evaluations, screenings, and treatment planning.
- Support residents with depression, anxiety, adjustment to illness, grief, trauma, substance use, behavioral disturbances, and other conditions common in LTC settings.
- Deliver behavioral management and brief, goal-oriented interventions aligned with best practices in geriatric care.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Work closely with nursing, social services, rehabilitation, and medical providers to coordinate treatment and improve resident outcomes.
- Participate in care plan discussions, facility meetings, and case collaborations as needed.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain complete and timely documentation using our Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT).
- Follow ethical, professional, and regulatory guidelines for clinical documentation, confidentiality, and care delivery.
Facility Partnership
- Build strong, professional relationships with facility staff and leadership.
- Serve as a behavioral health resource and trusted partner in supporting residents’ mental and emotional needs.
Why Choose Deer Oaks?
We are a provider-centric organization that takes pride in supporting our clinicians with the tools, training, and benefits they need to succeed.
Work-Life Balance
- Flexible scheduling — create your own Monday–Friday schedule
- No evenings, weekends, or on-call
- Autonomy in organizing your daily workflow and caseload
Professional Growth
- ASWB-accredited CEUs at no cost
- Ongoing clinical support, mentorship, and consultation
- Access to geriatric-specific clinical training and specialty resources
Robust Administrative Support
- Dedicated teams for billing, collections, credentialing, insurance, and scheduling
- HIPAA-compliant documentation system and efficient workflows
- Liability insurance provided (100% company-paid) for full-time and part-time staff
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation model
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance- full time
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Generous PTO and paid holidays- full time
Who Thrives in this Role?
- LPCs who value autonomy paired with team collaboration
- Clinicians who enjoy working with older adults and medically complex individuals
- Strong communicators comfortable partnering with facility staff
- Providers who are organized, compassionate, and clinically confident
- Clinicians seeking long-term stability in a supportive environment
What You’ll Need
- Active, unrestricted LPC license
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team
- Comfortable navigating LTC environments
- Commitment to timely documentation and high-quality care
About Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution
Focused exclusively on behavioral health in long-term care since 1992, Deer Oaks proudly serves thousands of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities nationwide. Our mission is to enhance the emotional well-being and quality of life of residents through compassionate, clinically excellent behavioral health services.
To learn more about our organization, visit www.deeroaks.com.
or contact:
Deena Mullins, Recruitment Partner, email: dmullins@deeroaks.com, (mailto:dmullins@deeroaks.com)Cell: (210) 237-6478
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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What South Dakota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in counselor jobs across South Dakota.
- Active South Dakota counselor license issued by the South Dakota Board of Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related field
- Experience delivering individual or group counseling in a clinical or school setting
- Familiarity with evidence-based practices such as CBT, motivational interviewing, or trauma-informed care
- Strong documentation skills and proficiency with electronic health record systems
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to client sites across rural South Dakota counties
Counselor Jobs in South Dakota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a counselor in South Dakota?
Becoming a licensed counselor in South Dakota requires a master's degree in counseling or a related field followed by supervised post-graduate hours under the oversight of the South Dakota Board of Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists. Candidates then sit for the National Counselor Examination or a specialty exam appropriate to their track. School counselors must also meet South Dakota Department of Education certification requirements, which include a teaching background in some cases.
Which companies hire counselors in South Dakota?
Companies currently hiring counselors in South Dakota include Carroll Institute, South Dakota State Government, and Children's Home Society of South Dakota, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. South Dakota's large integrated health systems and its network of tribal-affiliated behavioral health programs represent the most consistent long-term sources of counselor openings across the state.
Which South Dakota cities have the most counselor jobs?
Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and Brookings have the most counselor openings in South Dakota. Sioux Falls drives volume as the state's largest city and home to Avera Health and Sanford Health headquarters, while Rapid City reflects Monument Health's regional footprint and proximity to Pine Ridge and Rosebud tribal communities that support behavioral health demand, and Aberdeen draws openings from its concentration of school districts and regional health facilities serving northeast South Dakota.
Are there remote counselor jobs in South Dakota?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because counseling often involves face-to-face clinical work, school presence, or community outreach. About 0% of counselor openings tied to South Dakota are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with telehealth platforms and some school-based contracted services making up the largest share of fully remote roles.
How can I get hired as a counselor in South Dakota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a practicum or internship placement completed through an accredited South Dakota graduate program, which frequently converts to a staff role at the same agency. Avera Behavioral Health and Monument Health both onboard new graduates into supervised associate-level positions while they accumulate the hours needed for full licensure. Roles such as case manager, youth support specialist, or crisis line counselor in community mental health centers are common lateral entry points that count toward supervised experience.
Where can I find and apply to counselor jobs in South Dakota?
You can find and apply to counselor jobs in South Dakota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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