Sioux Falls, SD30+ days ago
ability to provide direct behavioral health care to offenders; ability to provide comprehensive clinical documentation; ability to work independently; excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across facility programs and with external stakeholders; excellent verbal and written communication skills; must maintain certification/licensure as an addiction counselor; ability to work with a diverse population of offenders; strong organizing, planning and prioritizing skills; keen ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility; ability to provide addiction counseling as part of a multi-disciplinary team; ability to be creative when implementing therapeutic interventions; ability to read and comprehend the English language; ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing; ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind. Selected individuals must possess the physical ability to successfully complete the practical self-defense exam, which involves the following: lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist; stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down; use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows; withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows; rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic; get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions; additionally, TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.