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ND Health and Human Services

Specialty Care Behavioral Health Therapist

ND Health and Human Services, Fargo, North Dakota, us, 58126

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Specialty Care Behavioral Health Therapist Posted 2 days ago – be among the first 25 applicants.

Southeast Behavioral Health Clinic

– Fargo, ND – Early Intervention Coordinated Specialty Care Behavioral Health Therapist

Sign on Bonus:

Up to $15,000.

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.

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 updates of service recommendations. You will provide skills training, individual family, and group therapy. You will provide crisis intervention and risk assessments in the office and in the community. You will also provide education and consultation to families, community members, interns, and residents.

The First Episode Psychosis (FEP) program is unique as it provides early intervention services with support from the SAMHSA federal block grant partnership and research that guides early screening, psychoeducation, and appropriate referrals leading to improved community outcomes. The FEP program utilizes coordinated specialty care (CSC) as a best practice model of care, with the lens to which individual outcomes are prioritized. The team approach utilizes a common language and treatment of psychosis symptoms on a continuum with adherence to a social determinant of health model.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or an area approved by the North Dakota Board of Counseling Examiners with ND licensure as a LCSW or LPCC.

Or Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with licensure as an 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 an LMFT by the ND Board of Marriage and Family Therapy.

Or a Doctorate in Psychology with ND licensure as a psychologist by the ND Board of Psychologist Examiners.

We will consider filling this position as a

Behavioral Health Counselor

at a reduced rate. Behavioral Health Counselors must have master’s degrees in counseling and LPCC licensure, and be within two years of LPCC licensure. Details regarding licensure status and hours of training already obtained must be submitted with the application.

Or a Master’s Degree in Social Work with LMSW licensure.

Or a Master’s Degree in Counseling with 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 delivered as close to home as possible with a focus on dignity and respect. The keys to the 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 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 members with a strong and competitive rewards package that supports you, your health, and your family.

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 Addy Nelson at adjnelson@nd.gov or at 701‑630‑0898.

Employing Unit: ND HHS – Southeast Behavioral Health Clinic

Telephone Number: 701‑298‑4500

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. Sect. 23‑12‑10.

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