Triage Specialist

NCBHC - Minot, ND - Triage Specialist

Be part of the solution to the behavioral health crisis. As a team member for ND Department of Health & Human Services, you will ensure the most vulnerable have access to a high-quality healthcare system in which prevention works, treatment is effective, and people recover.

As a Triage Specialist , you will provide immediate services to individuals walking into the local Behavioral Health Clinic requesting services. You will provide initial assessment of complex situations related to behavioral health disorders. You will complete screening and assessments, and complete referrals based on those assessments. You will also provide short-term case management and crisis intervention services. You will conduct crisis stabilization or therapeutic intervention to mitigate crisis situations, develop safety plans for individuals at risk, and assist individuals in obtaining appropriate services, either within or outside agency. This position also provides support to the other regions as needed via telehealth platforms.

You will thrive in this position , if you are knowledgeable about resources offered in your community and enjoy a fast-paced environment that focuses on meeting the immediate needs of the individuals served.

To be considered for the Triage Specialist position , you are required to have licensure as a Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) by the North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners (NDCC 43-41); and two years of professional human services work experience as a social worker, human relations counselor, developmental disabilities case manager, mental illness case manager, vocational rehabilitation counselor, activity therapist, addiction counselor, registered nurse, employment counselor, or a similar professional level position in the public or private sector. OR a master's degree in social work and licensure as a Licensed Social Worker by the ND Board of Social Work Examiners.

Will consider filling as a B Mod with a reduced starting salary.

• A B Mod requires a bachelor's degree in psychology, behavioral health (psychology track), social work, counseling, education, child development and family science or communication disorders and two years of work experience in the respective discipline. The work experience must be in a professional setting and supervised by a licensed practitioner in a related field, OR a master's degree in one of the above fields.

Behavior Modification Attestation Form may be required based on degree and / or licensure.

This position requires a valid driver's license and successful completion of the assigned defensive driving course during new-hire orientation.

About HHS : ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well-being : physical, economic, and behavioral. Those services are to be delivered as close to home as possible with a focus on dignity and respect. The keys to delivery of those services are the 2800 committed, compassionate ND HHS team members and more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 200 different federal, state, and special sources.

Location : ND HHS utilizes a blended workplace model. This position provides essential client services face to face and therefore the person in this position needs to be able to travel to meet clients at their location. Telehealth options are available on an as needed basis.

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Application Procedures

Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11 : 59 PM Central Standard Time (CST).

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.

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A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.

For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Lecia Lintvelt at llintvelt@nd.gov or at 701-500-0843.

Employing Unit : ND HHS - NCBHC

TTY Number : ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.