Psychologist - Fargo, ND

Essentia Health; United States; On-site; USD 118,800 - 145,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Generous time off

Job summary

Essentia Health is looking for a Psycho‑Logic professional to join their Fargo Behavioral Health Division. This role involves outpatient practice, providing psychological services to a diverse patient population.

Candidates will deliver services both in-person and via telehealth, have opportunities for leadership, and require dual licensure in North Dakota and Minnesota. Benefits include health insurance and 401(k) contributions, with a base salary of $132,000.

Qualifications

• Dual licensure in North Dakota and Minnesota or eligibility for both after required supervision.
• Post-doctoral candidates are welcome to apply.
• Opportunities for leadership exist in the role of Section Chair.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy and psychological testing to patients.
• Conduct ADHD assessments and diagnostic clarifications.
• Participate in limited emergency department consultations.

Skills

Experience with pediatric and adolescent patients

Education

Completion of a Psy.D. or Ph.D. program

Eligibility for Licensure in Psychology (LP)

Job description

Overview

Psycho‑Logic – Child & Adolescent or Adult will join the recently established Fargo Behavioral Health Division at Essentia Health. This opportunity is for outpatient practice at our South University Behavioral Health department in Fargo, providing psychological services, including psychotherapy and psychological testing, in the outpatient clinic setting. The role focuses on pediatric and/or adult patients, according to your areas of competence, interest, and scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy and psychological testing to patients in a shared, outpatient clinic setting.
• Conduct psychological testing referrals, including ADHD assessments, pain evaluations, and diagnostic clarifications.
• Practice independently while receiving biweekly case consultations with the practice team and informal support from colleagues across diverse clinical interests.
• Participate in limited emergency department (ED) and inpatient consultations as requested by the department.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary Behavioral Health team consisting of psychiatry, psychology, neuropsychology, and social work.
• Deliver most services in a combination of in‑person and telehealth modalities.
• Explore outreach opportunities at other Essentia Health clinics within daytime driving distance when appropriate and aligned with provider preference.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Psy.D. or Ph.D. program with eligibility for Licensure in Psychology (LP).
• Dual licensure in North Dakota and Minnesota (MN licensure may be obtained after hire) or eligibility for licensure in both states after required post‑degree supervision.
• Post‑doctoral candidates are welcome to apply.
• Opportunities for leadership exist in the role of Section Chair for an interested and qualified candidate.
• Experience with pediatric and adolescent patients is a plus.

Location

Centrally located on the border of North Dakota & Minnesota, approximately 4 hours west of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The Fargo‑Moorhead population served is about 180,000, with a Regional Service Area consisting of 25 clinics & 5 hospitals.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $132,000. Hired candidates may be eligible for additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives, or production‑based compensation.

Employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options. A 401(k) plan with employer contributions is available, and Essentia Health offers tuition reimbursement and other educational programs. Flexibility in scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources are also provided.

Contact

Carri Prudhomme, Senior Physician & Advanced Practice Recruiter
Phone: 218‑786‑3907
Fax: 218‑722‑9952
Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status.

Application Process

Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post‑offer screenings, including verification of legal right to work in the United States, health screening, immunization review, licensure verification, certifications, education and experience verification, and background checks where required.