State of North Dakota
Behavioral Health Therapist Functional Family Therapist
State of North Dakota, Dickinson, North Dakota, United States, 58601
Badlands Human Service Center
- Dickinson, ND -
Behavioral Health / Functional Family Therapist
**Sign on Bonus minimum $10,000**
This position is also eligible for 9% FFT differential pay
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.
We are seeking a compassionate, licensed Behavioral Health Therapist to join our multidisciplinary teams. This role involves providing individual, group, and adults, youth, and Functional Family Therapy to families experiencing a range of behavioral and mental health challenges. The ideal candidate is dedicated to promoting wellness, resilience, and recovery through evidence-based practices and a trauma-informed approach.
In a typical week, you will:
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans. Provide culturally responsive therapy services to individuals, youth, and families experiencing severe or chronic mental illness. Utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities, including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care. Collaborate with internal teams, medical providers, case managers, and community resources to ensure coordinated care. Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in compliance with agency and licensing requirements. Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and ongoing professional development. Respond to crises and provide crisis risk assessments as needed. Assist families by actively engaging them through the 5 stages of Functional Family Therapy You will thrive in this position
if you are committed to a rehabilitative and person-centered philosophy, are comfortable providing services in homes and communities, and enjoy working with adolescents and families, utilizing cultural responsiveness and trauma-informed practice. You should also have effective interpersonal and relationship skills and be able to individualize program interventions to utilize adolescent/family strengths.
This position is located in Dickinson. Typical work schedule includes evenings and the ability to be flexible to meet the scheduling needs of families. Most therapists can build their full-time schedules around their caseload to create an alternate work schedule, leaving time for family, schooling, or self-care. We also offer flexibility for classes, internship possibilities within our organization, and the availability for licensure supervision.
To be considered for the Clinician position , you are required to have a master's degree in social work, Counseling, or areas approved by the North Dakota Board of Counseling Examiners and ND licensure as an LCSW or LPCC.
OR master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy AND licensure as LMFT by the ND Board of Marriage and Family Therapy OR a master's degree in social work, Counseling, or Psychology with eligibility for licensure as LMFT by the ND Board of Marriage and Family Therapy. 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.
About HHS : ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well-being: physical, economic, and behavioral. Those services are to be delivered as close to home as possible with a focus on dignity and respect. The keys to delivery of those services are the 2800 committed, compassionate ND HHS team members and more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 200 different federal, state, and special sources.
Location : ND HHS utilizes a blended workplace model. This position provides essential client services face to face and therefore the person in this position needs to be able to travel to meet clients at their location.
About Team ND
"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt
More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.
Total Rewards:
The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team memberswith a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.
Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.
Application Procedures
Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST).
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.
This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/careers/e-verify
A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.
For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Brooke Biederstedt at bbiederstedt@nd.gov.
Employing Unit: ND HHS -Badlands Human Service Center
Telephone Number: 701.227.7500
TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
- Dickinson, ND -
Behavioral Health / Functional Family Therapist
**Sign on Bonus minimum $10,000**
This position is also eligible for 9% FFT differential pay
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.
We are seeking a compassionate, licensed Behavioral Health Therapist to join our multidisciplinary teams. This role involves providing individual, group, and adults, youth, and Functional Family Therapy to families experiencing a range of behavioral and mental health challenges. The ideal candidate is dedicated to promoting wellness, resilience, and recovery through evidence-based practices and a trauma-informed approach.
In a typical week, you will:
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans. Provide culturally responsive therapy services to individuals, youth, and families experiencing severe or chronic mental illness. Utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities, including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care. Collaborate with internal teams, medical providers, case managers, and community resources to ensure coordinated care. Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in compliance with agency and licensing requirements. Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and ongoing professional development. Respond to crises and provide crisis risk assessments as needed. Assist families by actively engaging them through the 5 stages of Functional Family Therapy You will thrive in this position
if you are committed to a rehabilitative and person-centered philosophy, are comfortable providing services in homes and communities, and enjoy working with adolescents and families, utilizing cultural responsiveness and trauma-informed practice. You should also have effective interpersonal and relationship skills and be able to individualize program interventions to utilize adolescent/family strengths.
This position is located in Dickinson. Typical work schedule includes evenings and the ability to be flexible to meet the scheduling needs of families. Most therapists can build their full-time schedules around their caseload to create an alternate work schedule, leaving time for family, schooling, or self-care. We also offer flexibility for classes, internship possibilities within our organization, and the availability for licensure supervision.
To be considered for the Clinician position , you are required to have a master's degree in social work, Counseling, or areas approved by the North Dakota Board of Counseling Examiners and ND licensure as an LCSW or LPCC.
OR master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy AND licensure as LMFT by the ND Board of Marriage and Family Therapy OR a master's degree in social work, Counseling, or Psychology with eligibility for licensure as LMFT by the ND Board of Marriage and Family Therapy. 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.
About HHS : ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well-being: physical, economic, and behavioral. Those services are to be delivered as close to home as possible with a focus on dignity and respect. The keys to delivery of those services are the 2800 committed, compassionate ND HHS team members and more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 200 different federal, state, and special sources.
Location : ND HHS utilizes a blended workplace model. This position provides essential client services face to face and therefore the person in this position needs to be able to travel to meet clients at their location.
About Team ND
"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt
More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.
Total Rewards:
The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team memberswith a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.
Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.
Application Procedures
Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST).
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.
This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/careers/e-verify
A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.
For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Brooke Biederstedt at bbiederstedt@nd.gov.
Employing Unit: ND HHS -Badlands Human Service Center
Telephone Number: 701.227.7500
TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.