Therapist

Dakota Family Services is a community-based mental health clinic serving children, adolescents, and adults across the state of North Dakota. Our team has a passion for community mental health, by using a multi-disciplinary, evidence-based approach as we walk alongside our patients and help them create better lives. Our team provides fully present care to our patients through honest and open communication to meet their individual needs. 

Dakota Family Services is seeking an experienced and dedicated Therapistas we expand our outpatient clinic in Fargo, ND.  We are seeking a Therapist to provide trauma-informed, family-inclusive, evidence-based care who is looking to be part of a collaborative, supportive team.  This team member will provide therapy services for children ages 5-18 at the child/adolescent's place of education, in the clinic setting, and via telehealth. Providing in-school therapy will give children and their families access to mental health services with minimal disruption to their academic schedules, and open therapeutic opportunities they would not have access to otherwise.

The ideal applicant must have a passion for and experience in providing care for children and adolescents grades K-12, with complex mental and behavioral health issues including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, depression, autism, bipolar disorder, and trauma.   We are seeking a team member who is devoted to promoting the needs of youth and families and advocating for resources to ensure success is achieved. Therapists at Dakota Family Services receive mentorship and support from colleagues who are experts in the field, as well as help advise and guide the development of others. Therapists at DFS take comfort in working in an organization that believes one must take care of themselves mentally, physically, and spiritually to be able to help others become their best selves. 

Licensure and Education Requirements:

Must be licensed as an LPCC, LCSW, or LMSW in North Dakota, or be able to obtain licensure in North Dakota. Masters or doctorate degree required.  

Must have an insurable driving record to be able to drive agency vehicles.

Benefits:

Dakota Family Services offers a great benefits package including generous paid time off (accrual begins immediately) and paid holidays, as well as medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance coverages.  Work flexible, daytime clinic hours (Mon-Fri). Employees participate in the cost of premiums and have the option of purchasing additional coverage for dependents.  Retirement Savings Plan (401K) includes a 100% employer match up to 5%.  Voluntary benefits include vision coverage, short-term disability insurance, and term life insurance. You may also participate in a Section 125 Health Care/Dependent Care Reimbursement plan. 

Get to know Dakota Family Services: http://www.dakotafamilyservices.org   

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