Therapist Assessment Lead

West Central Human Service Center - Bismarck, ND - Therapist - Assessment Lead**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. Be the lead of an outpatient assessment team that provides individuals opportunity for same day diagnostic assessments, and coordination and referral to recommended services. Position will supervise a multidisciplinary team including Triage staff and Care Coordinators. As a Therapist - Assessment Lead, you will lead a team that provides immediate services to individuals walking into the local Behavioral Health Clinic Human Service Center requesting services. The team provides initial assessment of complex situations related to behavioral health disorders. You will complete screening and functional assessments and provide coordination and referrals based on those assessments. You will also provide short-term case management and crisis intervention services. in the office and in the community as needed. Also, you will provide education, consultation, and coordination of services to families and the community.You will thrive in this position, if you are knowledgeable about resources offered in the community and enjoy a fast-paced environment that focuses on meeting immediate needs of the individuals served. Travel is necessary at times in this position.To be considered as a Behavioral Health Therapists, you are required to have a master's degrees in social work, Counseling, or areas approved by the North Dakota Board of Counseling Examiners and ND licensure as a LCSW or LPCC.OR master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy AND licensure as LMFT by the ND Board of Marriage and Family TherapyOR 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 Behavioral Health Counselor at a reduced rate. Behavioral Health Counselors must have a 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 licensureOR a master's degree in Counseling and LPC licensureAbout 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.

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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.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-verifyA 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 Lynden Ring at lring@nd.gov or at 701-328-8758.Employing Unit: ND HHS - West Central Human Service CenterTelephone Number: 701-328-8888TTY 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.