Director of Social Services (MSW)(Job Id 14177)

Job ID: 14177

Agency: Department of Social Services/South Dakota Human Services Center

Salary: Depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: GK

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a full-time position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the Department of Social Services, please visit https://dss.sd.gov/. 

The South Dakota Human Services Center (HSC), Yankton, is seeking a Director of Social Services. HSC is a 277-bed inpatient psychiatric and chemical dependency hospital serving acute, psychiatric rehabilitation, geriatric, and adolescent patients. 

Responsibilities include monitoring and evaluating quality assurance and standards and practices of social services, oversight of discharge and treatment planning efforts, liaison with community mental health centers and other agencies and develops and conducts therapeutic treatment. 

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act. 

Licenses and Certifications: 

Successful applicant must be eligible to be certified as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) per SDCL 27A-1-3. 

Successful candidate must possess a master's degree in social work. 

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Ability to:

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. 

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. 

The State of South Dakota offers paid employee health insurance plus ten paid holidays, generous vacation leave accrual, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information please visit https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.