Psychologist-Outpatient and Residential

Change lives while enjoying yours.

Dakota Family Services is seeking a Clinical Psychologist for our Fargo, North Dakota clinic. Dakota Family Services is an outpatient mental health clinic comprised of a team of compassionate professionals who help children, adolescents, and adults improve their overall well-being through their personalized approach, trusted expertise, and unconditional presence. Dakota Family Services is a highly trusted and respected psychology, psychiatry, and therapy clinic with locations in Fargo and Minot, ND.  

This is a rare opportunity to be a pivotal team member in an outpatient setting and a partner in care for children and adolescents in psychiatric residential treatment. Join a talented and compassionate group of professionals that includes therapists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, occupational therapists, and a psychiatrist. We define our purpose by helping those we care for be their best selves by walking alongside them during their mental health journey. This is evident as we advocate for our patients, provide evidence-based, individualized care, and work diligently to eliminate mental health stigma. We vigorously work to remove barriers and create opportunities for the people of North Dakota to receive help and care for their mental health. We share our expertise and provide mental health education to our communities through partnerships with local entities and schools to provide services, education, and learning opportunities. 

Dakota Family Services cultivates a culture of purpose, caring, and learning. The accepting and compassionate work environment unites employees around our mission. Our team is encouraged to learn new things, share new ideas, and explore alternatives to meet the needs of patients. The warm, collaborative, and inviting work environment supports teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.

Why Dakota Family Services?

Our Culture of Learning- Continue your professional development by being mentored by and receiving support from our practiced experts, as well as advise and guide the development of others. 

Our Culture of Caring- Take comfort in working for an organization that believes one must take care of themselves to be able to help others become their best selves. Work flexible, daytime clinic hours (Mon-Fri). Paid time off accrual begins immediately.

Our Culture of Purpose- The ideal applicant must have a passion for providing care for children and adolescents with complex behavioral health issues, be devoted to promoting the needs of youth and families, and advocate for resources to ensure success is achieved. 

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team whose culture is based on pursuing and achieving a standard of excellence by maintaining personal integrity, collaborating, and supporting others. This sets the foundation for quality decisions and actions which reflect compliance with legal, ethical, and good stewardship practices. 

We are looking for someone who can maintain an adjustable and flexible schedule to meet changing needs of patients and their families and exhibit a high degree of ethical conduct, integrity, and confidentiality.  

Learn more about our team and the care we provide at https://dakotafamilyservices.org/resources/podcasts/ and our culture with Dr. Megan Spencer Video 

We seek a Clinical Psychologist specializing in treating youth and families by providing diagnostic assessments, psychological testing, and psychotherapy to children and adolescents with varying emotional, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental differences and traumas. We seek someone with knowledge and experience evaluating, diagnosing, and treating children and adolescents with mental, emotional, behavioral, educational, and developmental disorders.

When you join our team, you will serve as a critical team member in our growing, progressive outpatient practice and our adolescent psychiatric residential facility. You will collaborate with our clinic and residential teams to assess patient progress and modify treatment programs accordingly. You will communicate with and counsel patients and family members to define goals and plan action to achieve personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.

Candidates must hold a Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited program and have a current license to practice Clinical or Counseling Psychology in North Dakota or be eligible for licensure. An attractive compensation and benefits package is provided, as well as complete administrative, scheduling, and billing support for the practice. 

Get to know Dakota Family Services: at www.dakotafamilyservices.org and https://www.facebook.com/DakotaFamilyServices.

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