Behavioral Health Therapist | Lidgerwood and Hankinson Clinics

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Facility: Lidgerwood Clinic
Location: Lidgerwood, ND
Address: 21 Wiley Ave S, Lidgerwood, ND 58053, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly

Hours:

32.00
Starting Rate: $31.00 - $46.50

Department Details

Serve a rural population with a significant need for accessible mental health care.

Make a direct, visible difference in the lives of individuals and families who may otherwise have limited access to behavioral health services.

Be part of Sanford’s mission to provide exceptional, compassionate care close to home.

Work side‑by‑side with primary care, psychiatry, psychology, and PT/OT providers in a multidisciplinary team.

Benefit from seamless collaboration with the Wahpeton hub, which includes an established Behavioral Health Therapist, Psychologist, and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Participate in shared case reviews, consultations, and coordinated treatment planning for holistic patient care.

Join Sanford Health, an organization committed to being the premier rural health care system in America.

Access a strong network of professional support, continuing education, and growth opportunities across Sanford’s integrated behavioral health teams.

Utilize advanced telehealth technology and system‑wide resources to expand reach and patient access.

Opportunity to help build and shape behavioral health services at a new clinic.

Receive mentorship and professional development through collaboration with Wahpeton’s experienced behavioral health team.

Participate in continuing education, training, and advancement pathways within Sanford’s behavioral health system.

Enjoy the benefits of small‑town living—strong community connections, a supportive environment, and lower cost of living.

Experience a rewarding professional role with a manageable caseload and strong administrative support.

Contribute to a growing clinic designed to meet the needs of the community today and into the future.

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Therapist requires a broad and thorough understanding of human behavior, theories of counseling, and psychopathology. May work with a wide range of patient populations and presenting issues, requiring a foundation in a variety of treatment modalities. This role has total independence and responsibility for patient well‑being. The Behavioral Health Therapist provides diagnostic assessment, onsite crisis assessment and intervention, and determines need for ongoing care according to level of clinical ability, medical, and psychosocial complexity.

Develops treatment plans and implements treatment interventions specific to patient needs. Continually assesses patient’s progress and revises diagnosis(es), treatment plans, and interventions accordingly. Documents treatment sessions. Provides patient progress updates to interdisciplinary team, as needed. May educate patient support members about patient issues and interventions. May refer for additional clinical services or to specialists, as needed. Must stay current on emerging issues in the profession.

In a clinic setting (other than primary care), the Behavioral Health Therapist conducts scheduled face‑to‑face therapy sessions designed to assess and improve patient’s emotional, mental, and behavioral health.

Credentialing through the Allied Health Staff of the organization where you will be working will be required.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related Behavioral Health Sciences required; graduation from an accredited school preferred.

License must be in good standing in state(s) of practice.

In North Dakota, must have one of the following:

• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• Licensed…