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ND Health and Human Services

Behavioral Health Therapist Crisis Night

ND Health and Human Services, Williston, North Dakota, United States, 58801

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Northwest Behavior Health Clinic – Williston, North Dakota – Behavioral Health Therapist – Crisis Night

Sign on Bonus up to $18,000 and moving expenses up to $5,000**

Eligible for 23% Crisis Differential Pay on top of base salary**

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.

Responsibilities

Conduct crisis stabilization or therapeutic intervention and provide supportive therapy to mitigate crisis situations.

Develop safety plans for individuals at risk and assist individuals in obtaining appropriate services, either within or outside agency.

Coordinate social detox/crisis residential placements and admissions to the North Dakota State Hospital.

Provide support to other regions as needed via telehealth platforms.

Travel is a norm with this position.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or an area approved by the North Dakota Board of Counseling Examiners and ND licensure as an LCSW or LPCC; OR a Doctorate in Psychology and ND licensure as a Psychologist by the ND Board of Psychologist Examiners.

If unable to find fully licensed candidates, consider filling this position at a reduced rate as a Human Relations Counselor, requiring a master’s degree in social work and licensure as a LMSW by the ND Board of Social Work Examiners; OR a master’s degree in counseling and licensure as an LPC by the ND Board of Counselor Examiners. Will also consider those with a master’s degree in counseling and licensure as a LAPC if the applicant is far enough along with the process to obtain their LPCC within two years from the date of hire. Information outlining where you are in the licensure process and the number of training hours already obtained must be submitted with the application form.

If unable to find master-level candidates, consider at a reduced rate those with licensure as a Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) by the North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners and two years of professional human services work experience as a social worker, human relations counselor, developmental disabilities case manager, mental illness case manager, vocational rehabilitation counselor, activity therapist, addiction counselor, registered nurse, employment counselor, or a similar professional level position in the public or private sector.

If unable to find fully licensed candidates, consider at a reduced rate filling this position as a Skills Trainer – BMod. Qualifications include a Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, education, child development and family science, human services, or communication disorders; OR a bachelor's degree in one of the above fields and two years of related work experience. The work experience must be in a professional setting and supervised by a licensed practitioner in a related field. This position requires a valid driver’s license and successful completion of the assigned defensive driving course during new-hire orientation.

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.

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.

Employing Unit: ND HHS - NWBHC

Telephone Number: 701-774-4600

TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)

For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Paula Bighorn at pbighorn@nd.gov or at 701-774-4600.

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.

To apply: 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.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.

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