The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribal Health Center located in Flandreau, South Dakota is seeking a full time Dentist to join our Dental team, including one Dentist, 3 Dental Assistants and 2 Hygienists. The new Tribal Health Center was built in 2017 and provides patients with full medical home model services including urgent care, imagining and onsite CT, full pharmacy, laboratory, case management, optical, dental, behavioral health and an experienced clinical team. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to work with an experienced team and quality resources to serve and improve the health status of the Native American community.

JOB DETAILS:

• Mission driven organization offering a life style opportunity
• Employed position with the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe
• High quality services and equipment
• Monday-Friday 8am-430pm
• Continuity of care- build long lasting relationships with IHS eligible patients and their families who live in the community.
• No weekends and no call
• One on-site lab
• General dentist (preventative and restorative) work

PARAMETERS:

• Team oriented
• Doctor of Dental Surgery

COMMUNITY:

• #8 ranked happiest people due to lifestyle
• No state income tax
• Highly recommended places to live: Brookings (university town 20 miles northeast), Dell Rapids (nice residential community between Sioux Falls and Flandreau), and Sioux Falls (35 minutes)

COMPENSATION and Benefits:

• Market competitive salary
• 401K no required match. Immediate vesting
• Health, dental and vision benefits. Employer and employee contributions to premium. Vert competitive employee premiums. No increase in last several years.
• Eligible for loan forgiveness through Federal programs.

Please apply on-line at fsst-nsn.gov and attach resume. For questions, please contact Lacey Rentschler, Clinic HR Manager at lacey.rentschler@fsst-nsn.gov or 605-573-4126, or Cynthia Jacobs CEO at cynthia.jacobs@fsst-nsn.gov or 605-997-2642. 

SUMMARY The Mental Health Therapist (MHT) – Registered Play Therapist (RPT) provides strengths-based, culturally responsive, trauma-informed therapeutic services to eligible Native Americans in an outpatient setting, with specialized clinical services for children, adolescents, families, and other clients for whom play therapy is clinically appropriate.

The MHT/RPT provides culturally competent mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, and continuity of care services. The MHP/RPT utilizes play therapy and other developmentally appropriate, evidence-based therapeutic interventions to facilitate communication, emotional expression, behavioral regulation, developing coping strategies, problem-solving, skill building, strengthening social engagement, and cultivating psychological resilience.

The MHT/RPT will maintain the Registered Play Therapist credential and practice within the scope of applicable state licensure, professional standards, and recognized play therapy competencies. Services will honor the cultural traditions, values, strengths, family systems, and community of the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate from a master’s degree program with emphasis in psychology, mental health counseling or social work from an accredited college or university.

• Current SD LP, LMFT, LPC, LPC-MH, MSW, CSW, or CSW-PIP.

• Current Registered Play Therapist

• A minimum of two (2) years of professional clinical work experience as an MHT in any government, private, or non-profit organization.

• Must possess and maintain a current driver’s license.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must submit to and pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

• Must pass Public Law 101-630 background checks.

• Knowledge of administering, scoring and interpreting a wide variety of evidence-based assessments.

• Knowledge of evidence-based diverse therapeutic interventions and theories, as well as how to apply them in clinical settings based on client diagnosis and plan.

• Knowledge of the current APA edition of the DSM 5-TR and ICD-10-CM codes.

• Knowledge of psychotropic medications.

• Knowledge of clinical and social services documentation procedures and standards.

• Knowledge of community health services and social services support agencies and networks.

The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribal Health Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to serve as the clinical lead for our Mobile Medical Clinic and support primary care services and public health outreach. This position offers a unique opportunity to deliver high-quality patient-centered care in both community-based mobile settings and the Tribal Health Center. 

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.

• Experience in tribal health, rural medicine, or Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) preferred.

• Epic and computer experience preferred.

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Valid driver's license required. 

Additional Requirements

• Must successfully pass a background check in accordance with P.L. 101-630, Title IV, Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Act of 1990.

• Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. 

Why Join Us?

• Serve Native and rural communities through an innovative mobile healthcare model.

• Practice to the full scope of your license in both mobile and clinic environments.

• Work alongside a dedicated team committed to improving access to care across the region.

How to Apply

Apply online at FSST-NSN.gov and attach your resume. For questions regarding this position, contact Lacey Rentschler, Clinic HR Manager, at lacey.rentschler@fsst-nsn.gov or 605-573-4126. 

Preference may be given to qualified Native American applicants in accordance with applicable Tribal employment policies.