Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Northland Community Health Center; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northland Health Centers is seeking a compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join our integrated Behavioral Health team. You will provide evidence-based outpatient counseling for patients with mild to moderate mental health concerns, collaborating with physicians, nurse practitioners, and the primary care team to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.

The role emphasizes clinical documentation, care planning, and connection to community resources within a collaborative

Qualifications

• Must hold current North Dakota LCSW licensure.
• Knowledge of evidence-based counseling and behavioral health treatment modalities.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based individual counseling and psychotherapy.
• Complete behavioral health assessments, treatment plans, and clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with primary care providers regarding patient care and treatment recommendations.
• Identify social determinants of health and connect patients with community resources.
• Coordinate referrals for psychiatric evaluation, specialty behavioral health services, crisis intervention, or hospitalization when appropriate.
• Promote patient education, wellness, and self-management strategies.

Skills

Evidence-based counseling

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

LCSW licensure in North Dakota

Job description

Northland Health Centers is seeking a compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join our integrated Behavioral Health team. Working under the Director of Behavioral Health, you will provide evidence-based outpatient counseling for patients with mild to moderate mental health concerns while collaborating closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and the primary care team to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based individual counseling and psychotherapy.
• Complete behavioral health assessments, treatment plans, and clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with primary care providers regarding patient care and treatment recommendations.
• Identify social determinants of health and connect patients with community resources.
• Coordinate referrals for psychiatric evaluation, specialty behavioral health services, crisis intervention, or hospitalization when appropriate.
• Promote patient education, wellness, and self-management strategies.

Qualifications

Required

• Current North Dakota licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based counseling and behavioral health treatment modalities.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• Two or more years of outpatient behavioral health counseling experience.
• Experience in an integrated primary care setting.

Schedule

Monday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Tuesday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM–3:30 PM

Total Rewards

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Continuing Education Assistance
• License Renewal Support
• Student Loan Repayment Program eligibility for qualified providers
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And more!

A Typical Day

Your day begins by reviewing referrals from primary care providers before seeing patients for scheduled therapy sessions. You'll document care, collaborate with providers on treatment plans, connect patients with community resources, and coordinate referrals when higher levels of behavioral health care are needed. Every day, you'll help improve access to quality mental health services while supporting whole-person care in a collaborative clinical environment.

If you're passionate about making behavioral healthcare more accessible and improving the health of North Dakota communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Northland Health Centers has a Drug-Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.