
Careers
Start your career at SDUIH.
When you join our team at South Dakota Urban Indian Health, you’re joining our Tiwahe (family). We believe that through equitable pay, flexibility, and centering employee wellness, we’re creating systemic change that benefits everyone, especially our patients. Working with our medical team, you’ll improve the health and wellness of our patients and positively impact the health of our community.
SDUIH employees enjoy traditional benefits, such as:
· Health Insurance – SDUIH pays 72% of the premium
· Life Insurance – SDUIH provides $25,000, and employees can purchase additional
· Sick leave of 40 hours per year
· PTO accrued at the rate of 5 hours each pay period
· Short-Term and Long-Term Disability provided by SDUIH
· 11 paid holidays each year
· Participation in a 403(b) with a company match of 100% of the first · · 3% the employee contributes
· 12 Wellness Days per year
Behavioral Health/Substance Abuse Counselor
Full-time (exempt) The Behavioral Health Counselor provides evaluation, screening and therapy services to those with mental
health conditions and/or substance misuse issues; including individual, family, and group therapy
sessions; and charting and reporting patient data to provide necessary care and services to enable patients
to maintain or improve their present level of functioning and well-being.
The ideal applicant will have:
- Possess current Mental Health Counselor/Social Work and Substance Abuse licensure and/or
certification by the State of South Dakota. Seeking dually credentialed clinician but will also
consider those with Addiction licensure only. - Pass a federal background check. Must not have any felony convictions as related to the Indian
Child Welfare Act. - Provide Indian Preference documentation if claimed.
- Computer proficiency and efficient/accurate data-entry skills.
- Must be vaccinated against or willing to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
- Must be CPR certified or willing to obtain CPR certifications within 6 months of employment.
Hours for this position are typically 8 am-5 pm, Monday – Friday but may vary depending on community events or grant activities. SDUIH practices Indian Preference in hiring.
Behavioral Health/Substance Abuse Counselor Job Description
Medical Provider (CNP or PA-C)
Full-time (non-exempt) The Medical Provider serves as a primary health care provider within the scope of practice according to
the requirements of the South Dakota Board of Nursing and/or South Dakota Board of Medical and
Osteopathic Examiners. Provides direct patient care to ensure quality care is provided and in compliance
with patient care procedures and program policies.
The ideal applicant will have:
- Must possess current licensure through the South Dakota Board of Nursing and/or South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners; maintain a current Federal and State DEA certification; American Nurses Credentialing Center, or AANP certification (if applicable) with 3-5 years of clinical experience.
- No history of credentialing Board violations or issues; i.e. board disciplinary action.
- Experience in the development and implementation of innovative patient-centered care delivery
practice, pharmacology, therapeutics, diabetes and HIV care. - Pass a federal background check. Must not have any felony convictions that relate to the Indian
Child Welfare Act. - Provide Indian Preference documentation if claimed.
- Computer proficiency and efficient/accurate data-entry skills.
- Must be vaccinated against or willing to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
- Must be CPR certified or willing to obtain CPR certifications within 6 months of employment.
Hours for this position are typically 8 am-5 pm, Monday – Friday but may vary depending on community events or grant activities. SDUIH practices Indian Preference in hiring.
How to Apply for Open Positions
-Click to download the employment application: SDUIH Employment Application
-Save the Application once filled out.
-Email the completed Application and a copy of your resume to Aspen.Gillaspie@sduih.org.