Clinical Mental Health Coordinator

Cass County Government; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Spouse insurance option

Pension plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Overtime bonus

Public service stability

Job summary

Cass County Government in Fargo, ND is seeking a Clinical Mental Health Coordinator to provide behavioral health services within the correctional setting, with a stable weekday schedule and comprehensive benefits.

This full-time role offers a salary of $75,727-$82,502 per year, a Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule, and opportunities to collaborate with clinicians, jail staff, courts, and community partners to support recovery and coordinated care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling or related behavioral health field.
• Current ND licensure as LCSW or LPCC.
• 2+ years of professional therapeutic counseling experience.
• Ability to conduct mental health assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and establish diagnoses in a correctional setting.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Deliver counseling and psychotherapy and coordinate care with psychiatrists and staff.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Treatment planning

Clinical documentation

Communication skills

Assessment

Education

Master's degree in counseling or related field

Job description

Cass County in Fargo, ND is seeking a dedicated Clinical Mental Health Coordinator to help provide critical behavioral health services within the correctional setting. If you're passionate about supporting individuals through challenges, crisis, recovery, and rehabilitation while enjoying a stable weekday schedule and outstanding benefits, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Why Talented Clinicians Choose Cass County

At Cass County, you'll find more than a job, you'll discover a rewarding career where your clinical knowledge, compassion, and professional judgment are valued. full-time position offers a competitive annual salary of $75,727-$82,502 along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial future, and work-life balance.

• Employees enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• employer-paid life insurance
• optional spouse insurance
• a pension retirement plan
• paid vacation and sick leave
• optional overtime bonus pay
• long-term stability and security that comes with public service employment

GET TO KNOW MORE ABOUT OUR FAMILY-ORIENTED TEAM?

For more than 150 years, Cass County has proudly served and protected our residents as the most populous county in North Dakota. Our mission is to maintain a safe environment where everyone can enjoy a happy, healthy life. With a dedicated sheriff's office that operates a jail, provides court security and services, and leads life-saving special projects like search and rescue and snowmobile patrol, our community counts on us for safety and support.

DO YOU MEET THESE QUALIFICATIONS?

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, or another approved behavioral health discipline
• Current North Dakota licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• 2+ years of professional therapeutic counseling experience
• Ability to conduct mental health assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide crisis intervention services
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation and records

Candidates with experience in correctional, jail, forensic, crisis response, or community mental health settings. Additional experience with crisis stabilization, emergency mental health interventions, coordination of care with courts and law enforcement, commitment evaluations, expert witness testimony, clinical supervision, consultation, training, or staff oversight is highly valued.

Enjoy a Predictable Weekday Schedule

This is a full-time position located in Fargo, ND with a consistent Monday through Friday schedule from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You'll enjoy the stability of traditional business hours while building a rewarding career in public service.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU'LL MAKE EVERY DAY AS A CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR?

As the Clinical Mental Health Coordinator, your day will be filled with opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals experiencing mental health challenges. You'll conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, establish diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment plans that support recovery and stabilization. Throughout the day, you'll provide counseling, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and case management services while working closely with psychiatrists, correctional staff, courts, community providers, and other stakeholders to ensure coordinated care. You'll monitor treatment progress, evaluate outcomes, respond to mental health emergencies as they arise, and maintain accurate clinical documentation that supports quality care and informed decision-making. Every interaction provides an opportunity to help improve outcomes while contributing to a safer and healthier correctional environment.