South Dakota

Behavioral Health Resources in South Dakota

Job search support is provided for the following behavioral health disciplines:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Licensed Professional Counselor
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
• Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Incentive programs for behavioral health professionals:

• State Loan Repayment in South Dakota

Pipeline and pathway programs into behavioral health fields:

• South Dakota Area Health Education Center
• South Dakota HOSA-Future Health Professionals

3RNET has resources from across the nation to support behavioral health professionals and people interested in pursuing a behavioral health career. View 3RNET’s behavioral health professionals’ resources here.

J-1 Visas in South Dakota

If you want to obtain a J-1 Waiver in South Dakota, here’s what you need to do:

1. Start your job search about 18 months prior to when you want to start working.
2. Find a job at an eligible J-1 site in our state. You can search for J-1 eligible jobs on 3RNET. Start your J-1 job search in South Dakota now.
3. Connect with the J-1 contact to ask questions and learn about additional steps you may need to take.

South Dakota's J-1 Visa Waiver Program

Health Care Employers in South Dakota

You'll find jobs on 3RNET from these types of health care employers in South Dakota:

• Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs)
• Community Health Centers (CHCs)
• Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
• Indian Health Service sites
• Rural Health Clinics (RHCs)
• Community Hospitals
• Community Mental Health Centers
• Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics
• Community Outpatient Behavioral Health Agencies
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities
• State Mental Health Hospitals
• Private Practices
• Indian Health Service Sites
• Tribal Health Sites
• Correctional Facilities
• Veterans Affairs sites

We have compiled a basic overview to help you understand more about the various safety net health care facilities. View 3RNET’s Guide to Safety Net Health Care Facilities here.

Job Search Resources for South Dakota

We’re here to help. 3RNET has several resources for health professionals searching for a job:

• 3RNET’s Loan Repayment Program Guide
• 3RNET’s Guide on Health Professional Shortage Areas
• 3RNET’s Guide to Navigating the J-1 Waiver Job Search
• 3RNET’s Guide to Safety Net Health Care Facilities
• 3RNET’s Resources for Behavioral Health Professionals

South Dakota's state-specific job resources for health care professionals:

• South Dakota Office of Rural Health
• South Dakota's Recruitment Assistance Program
• South Dakota's Rural Healthcare Facility Recruitment Assistance Program
• South Dakota J-1 Visa Waiver Program
• State Loan Repayment in South Dakota
• Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas
• South Dakota Health Professional Licensing Boards
• South Dakota Healthcare Workforce Reports

Learn more about South Dakota: 

• South Dakota Official State Web Site
• South Dakota Official State Tourism Web Site
• Dakota Roots

For South Dakota Employers

For South Dakota Employers:

If you’re a health care employer in South Dakota and you’d like to post your jobs on 3RNET, please fill out our employer application form which will be sent to the South Dakota Network Coordinator.

If you have specific questions about using 3RNET in South Dakota , please contact 3RNET’s South Dakota Network Coordinator, DeAnn Sprenger.