Behavioral Health Therapist

Be part of the solution to the behavioral health crisis. As a team member for ND Department of Health & Human Services, you will ensure the most vulnerable have access to a high-quality healthcare system in which prevention works, treatment is effective, and people recover.

Be part of an interdisciplinary team that provides individuals opportunity for recovery management so they can live and work independently in their home and community.

In a typical week, you will complete assessments and service plans. You will be involved in the organizing, directing, and guiding of care provided by other team members, as well as ongoing monitoring and update of service recommendations. You will provide skills training, as well as individual, family, and group therapy. You will provide crisis intervention and risk assessments in the office, in the community and on-call. Also, you will provide education and consult to families, community, interns, and residents.

You will thrive in this position if you are committed to a rehabilitative and person-centered philosophy and comfortable providing services in homes and communities. Because services are provided in homes and communities, travel is a norm.

To be considered for the BH Therapist – position, you are required to have a master’s degrees in Social Work, Counseling, or areas approved by the North Dakota Board of Counseling Examiners and ND licensure as a LCSW or LPCC. OR a Doctorate in Psychology and ND licensure as a psychologist by the ND Board of Psychologist Examiners.

We will consider filling this position as a Human Relations Counselor at a reduced rate.

Human Relations Counselors must have master’s degrees in Counseling and LAPC licensure, as well as be within two years of LPCC licensure. Details regarding licensure status and the number of training hours already obtained must be submitted with the application.

OR a master’s degree in Social Work and LMSW licensure

OR a master’s degree in Counseling and LPC licensure

This position requires a valid driver’s license and successful completion of the assigned defensive driving course during new-hire orientation.

Education & Experience Requirements:

To be considered for the BH Therapist – position, you are required to have a master’s degrees in Social Work, Counseling, or areas approved by the North Dakota Board of Counseling Examiners and ND licensure as a LCSW or LPCC. OR a Doctorate in Psychology and ND licensure as a psychologist by the ND Board of Psychologist Examiners.

We will consider filling this position as a Human Relations Counselor at a reduced rate.

Human Relations Counselors must have master’s degrees in Counseling and LAPC licensure, as well as be within two years of LPCC licensure. Details regarding licensure status and the number of training hours already obtained must be submitted with the application.

OR a master’s degree in Social Work and LMSW licensure

OR a master’s degree in Counseling and LPC licensure

Work Schedule:

Weekdays (8-5)

Compensation:

$6,152/month – $8,200/month

Compensation Range:

$50,000 – $100,000

Benefits:

Fully Paid Family Health Insurance

Family health insurance with no monthly paycheck deductions. Visit NDPERS to learn more.

Wellness Program

Get reimbursed for going to the gym or earn up to $250 for participating in wellness activities.

Vision & Dental Insurance

Voluntary vision and dental plan options at a reduced rate for you and your family.

Employee Assistance Program

Counseling services to assist team members and family members.

Public Employees Retirement System

Visit NDPERS to learn more.

Annual Leave – Years of Service

0-3 years earns 8 hours per month

4 – 7 years earns 10 hours per month

8-12 years earns 12 hours per month

13-18 years earns 14 hours per month

Over 18 years earns 16 hours per month

Sick Leave

Earn 8 hours per month

Holidays

New Year’s Day (January 1)

Martin Luther King Day (third Monday in January)

President’s Day (third Monday in February)

Good Friday, (Friday preceding Easter Sunday)

Memorial Day (last Monday in May)

Independence Day (July 4)

Labor Day (first Monday in September).

Veterans’ Day (November 11).

Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November)

Christmas Day (December 25)

Leave Sharing

Employees may be eligible to give or receive donations of annual or sick leave for medical conditions.

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