Crisis Therapist Salary in Rapid City, South Dakota

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Crisis Therapist in Rapid City, SD is $91,060. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $82,588 to $100,993, with most professionals earning between $74,874 and $110,036.

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What does a Crisis Therapist do?

Common responsibilities of a Crisis Therapist

Adhere to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing and documentation standards.

January 19, 2023

Requires a Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Sciences or related behavioral field, supplemented by two (2) years of experience.

January 03, 2023

Demonstrated ability to remain calm in crisis situations, work independently and cooperatively, recognize personal limitations, and relate positively and with empathy to all persons regardless of age, race, creed, gender or sexual orientation.

January 05, 2023

Provide case management services as defined in the service plan that coordinate, support, and advocate for clients who need multiple services and require assistance in gaining access to and in using mental health, social, vocational, educational, child welfare, and other community services and resources.

January 11, 2023

Complete assessment using IM+CANS in order to formulate an accurate diagnosis and comprehensive treatment interventions to serve the identified client and family.

March 11, 2023

Participate in a rotation schedule with all other mobile crisis response therapists assigned to the team.

March 11, 2023

Maintains compliance with all Joint Commission training requirements relevant to job duties, including but not limited to those dealing with use of restraints and physical holding of individuals receiving services.

April 05, 2023

Attends all mandated trainings related to profession and enhances knowledge and/or skills which includes Relias Learning Trainings.

April 29, 2023

Develop effective safety/crisis intervention plans that are client-centered and support strong therapeutic partnerships with clients and their families.

May 07, 2023

Participates in clinical staffing of person(s)-served to include attendance of meetings and/or written notes regarding person(s)-served cooperation and participation with program expectations.

May 08, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Crisis Therapist in Rapid City, SD

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

82588

100993

91060

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

82724

101123

91165

What is the average salary for Crisis Therapist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Crisis Therapist in Rapid City, SD. The base salary for Crisis Therapist ranges from $82,588 to $100,993 with the average base salary of $91,060. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $82,724 to $101,123 with the average total cash compensation of $91,165.

View Average Salary for Crisis Therapist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$91,060	$82,588 - $100,993
Bonus	$105	$136 - $130
Total Pay	$91,165	$82,724 - $101,123

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Crisis Therapist Salary Near Rapid City, SD

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Deadwood, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,259 - $98,145	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Gillette, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,936 - $101,418	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Pierre, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,180 - $95,603	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Casper, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,005 - $106,394	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Sheridan, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,877 - $107,461	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Dickinson, ND	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,195 - $109,072	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD

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About Rapid City, South Dakota

Rapid City is located at 44°04′34″N 103°13′42″W / 44.076188°N 103.228299°W / 44.076188; -103.228299. The downtown elevation of Rapid City is 3,202 feet (976 m) and Rapid City sits in the shadow of Black Elk Peak, which at 7,242 feet (2,207 m), is the highest point east of the Rocky Mountains. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 55.49 square miles (143.71 km2), of which 55.41 square miles (143.5 km2) is land and 0.08 square mile (0.2 km2) is water. Rapid City is located on the eastern edge of the Black Hills, and is split in half by the Dakota Hogback. ...

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