Behavioral Health Therapist Crisis

Northwest Behavioral Health Clinic – Williston, ND

Behavioral Health Therapist – Crisis

• Sign‑on bonus up to $18,000; moving expenses up to $5,000**

Eligible for 11% 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. 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.

• Complete assessments and service plans.
• Organize, direct, and guide care provided by other team members, and monitor and update service recommendations.
• Provide skills training, individual, family, and group therapy.
• Provide crisis intervention and risk assessments in the office, community, and on‑call.
• Provide education and consult to families, community, interns, and residents.

• Masters 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 Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and 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 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.
• Valid driver’s license and successful completion of the assigned defensive driving course during new‑hire orientation.

This position is part of a blended workplace model and requires travel to meet clients at their locations.

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. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsor ships. This employer participates in E‑Verify. Please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for additional information. 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 or if you need an accommodation, please contact Paula Bighorn at pbighorn or 701‑774‑4600.

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. Smoking is prohibited in all places of state employment.

Telephone: 701‑774‑4600 | TTY: ND Relay Service 1‑800‑366‑6888 (text); 1‑800‑366‑6889 (voice)