Psychologist - Fargo, ND

essentiahealth; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 119,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and-dis

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement and educational 

Flexible scheduling and generous time‑

Job summary

Essentia Health in Fargo, ND, seeks a psychologist for outpatient services including psychotherapy and psychological testing. Focus can be on pediatric and/or adult patients, aligned with your interests and scope of practice.

Join a multidisciplinary Behavioral Health team with regular case consultations and options for telehealth. The role offers professional growth, leadership potential, and collaboration across clinics within the Essentia Health system, with a strong commitment to

Qualifications

• Completion of a Psy.D. or Ph.D. program with eligibility for LP licensure.
• Dual licensure in North Dakota and Minnesota or license-eligible in both states after supervision.
• Post-doctoral candidates accepted for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological services including psychotherapy and psychological testing in outpatient clinic setting.
• Focus on pediatric and/or adult patients per competence and scope of practice.
• Work with a multidisciplinary Behavioral Health team; biweekly case consultations; telehealth as appropriate.

Skills

Pediatric psychology

Independent practice

Education

Psy.D. or Ph.D. program with licensure eligibility

Job description

Building Location:

South University Clinic

Department:

3021230 BEHAV HLTH REF CTR - SU

Psychology – Child & Adolescent or Adult

Fargo, ND

PRACTICE SPECIFICS

• Join the recently established Fargo Behavioral Health Division at Essentia Health. This particular opportunity is for outpatient practice at our South University Behavioral Health department in Fargo.
• Provide psychological services, including psychotherapy and psychological testing, in the outpatient clinic setting.
• Focus on pediatric and/or adult patients, according to your areas of competence, interest, and scope of practice.
• Psychological testing referrals include ADHD assessments, pain evaluations, and the need for diagnostic clarification.
• Practice independently with the benefit of a biweekly case consultation with the team, as well as the ongoing informal support of colleagues with a variety of clinical interests and backgrounds.
• The department does not provide after-hours on-call coverage to the hospital or ED. The department provides ED and inpatient consultations upon limited request.
• Outreach opportunities at other Essentia Health clinics within daytime driving distance may be possible at some point in time based on provider preference and patient need.
• Work with a multidisciplinary Behavioral Health team consisting of psychiatry, psychology, neuropsychology, and social work.
• Most psychologist practices are a combination of in-person and telehealth services

Requirements/Experience

• Completion of a Psy.D. or Ph.D. program with eligibility for LP licensure.
• Dual licensure in both North Dakota and Minnesota (MN can be obtained after hire date) or be license-eligible in North Dakota and Minnesota following completion of required post-degree supervision.
• Accepting post-doc candidates for this position.
• Opportunity for leadership in the role of Section Chair if the candidate is both interested and qualified.
• Experience in pediatric and adolescent patients a plus.

LOCATION

• Centrally located on the border of North Dakota & Minnesota
• 4 hours west of Minneapolis/St. Paul
• Fargo-Moorhead population: 180,000
• Regional Service area consists of 25 clinics & 5 hospitals

COMPENSATION

• $132,000. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based compensation.

FTE:

1

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].