What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Therapist - Crisis Services Team Lead position at ND Health and Human Services?
Northeast Human Service Center - Grand Forks, ND - Behavioral Health Therapist - Crisis Services Team LeadSign on Bonus up to $15,000This position is eligible for an 11% pay differential; Salary range with differential included is $6,800 - $8,200.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.As the Team Lead of an interdisciplinary crisis team, you will provide individuals the opportunity for recovery management so they can live and work independently in their home and community. This position will supervise a team of approximately 9 staff.In this position, you will : Conduct crisis stabilization or therapeutic intervention.Provide supportive therapy to mitigate crisis situations.Develop safety plans for individuals at risk.Assist individuals in obtaining appropriate services, either within or outside the agency.Coordinate social detox / crisis placements and admissions to the North Dakota State Hospital.Provide support to other regions as needed via telehealth platforms.You will thrive in this position if you : Are committed to a least restrictive and person-centered philosophy and are comfortable providing services in homes and communities, as most services are provided in those locations. Travel is a norm with this position.Minimum Requirements : To be considered for this position, you are required to have a master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or areas approved by the North Dakota Board of Counseling Examiners and ND licensure as a 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, we will consider filling this position as a Behavioral Health Counselor , which requires a master's degree in Social Work and licensure as a LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) by the ND Board of Social Work Examiners; OR a master's degree in Counseling and licensure as a LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) by the ND Board of Counselor Examiners. We 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 your licensure process and the number of training hours already obtained must be submitted with the application form.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. Services are 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.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 Nichole Fontaine-Vonesh at nvonesh@nd.gov or (701) 213-1926.#J-18808-Ljbffr
