Clinical Specialist — Therapeutic Foster Care

Job overview

The Clinical Specialist — Therapeutic Foster Care position is onsite in Pierre, SD, and is full-time. Compensation is not specified; the posting states a $6,500 hiring bonus, subject to conditions. The role supports youth and families through Capital Area Counseling Service’s Therapeutic Foster Care program. The specialist provides mental health support, case management, and therapeutic services to youth, treatment foster families, and biological families. Working with a collaborative team and community partners, the role assesses needs, coordinates care, and develops and reviews treatment plans to support youth and family well-being.

What you'll do

• Provide mental health support, case management, and supportive services
• work with families, treatment teams, and community partners
• facilitate monthly home visits and quarterly team meetings
• facilitate or supervise visits
• apply evidence-based and culturally responsive interventions
• complete mental health assessments and treatment plans
• document progress in the EHR and prepare required reports
• coordinate care
• respond to crises
• provide emergency on-call treatment-parent support
• transport clients locally and occasionally out of town
• group sessions are an opportunity.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

clinical specialist

therapeutic foster care

full-time

pierre sd

capital area counseling service

youth mental health

case management

treatment planning

family support

community partners

$6,500 hiring bonus

emergency on-call support

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k)
• paid holidays
• paid YMCA family membership
• vacation and medical leave
• continued education and certification opportunities
• flexible schedule
• supportive team environment
• potential student loan reimbursement opportunities.

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree in a human services or social sciences field required; two years of relevant experience preferred. Work hours may include evenings and weekends; emergency on-call treatment-parent support is part of the role.

About the employer

Capital Area Counseling Service is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.