Functional Family Therapist

Summary of Work

Lake Region Behavioral Health Clinic - Devils Lake, ND - Functional Family Therapist

Sign on Bonus up to $12,000.00 and a potential for Moving Expenses up to $5,000.00

This position is eligible for a 9% pay differential in addition to the base salary.

There are two separate positions. These positions will be working with families all throughout Region III (covering the counties of Ramsey, Rolette, Benson, Cavalier, Towner, and Eddy), so the location of the position can be negotiable as long as there is willingness to travel throughout the entire Region.

As a Functional Family Therapist , you will provide evidence-based services to families with youth ages 11 through 18 years old who are at risk or have been referred for behavioral or emotional problems. The Functional Family Therapy (FFT) model is designed to empower youth and families by creating strength-based behavior change that will be sustained long after treatment ends.

This rewarding career works with adolescents and their families by tailoring services to the individual family using treatment protocols, case management, crisis intervention, community outreach and in-home services. You will function as part of an FFT team and will participate in weekly team supervision and consultation from FFT trained clinicians.

As noted previously, this position will be located within Region III and may be eligible for hybrid or in-office / remote work. Typical work schedule includes evenings and the ability to be flexible to meet the scheduling needs of families. Most therapists can build their full-time schedules around their caseload to create an alternate work schedule leaving time for family, schooling, or self-care. We also offer flexibility for classes, internship possibilities within our organization, and the availability for licensure supervision.

To thrive in this position, you should be comfortable working with adolescents and families, using cultural responsivity and trauma informed practice. You should also have effective interpersonal and relationships skills and be able to individualize program interventions to utilize adolescent / family strengths.

To be considered for this position, you must have one of the required degrees / licensures :

• A master's degree in counseling, or any other master's degree approved by the North Dakota Board of Counseling Examiners, and ND licensure as an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor); LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor); or LAPC (Licensed Associate Professional Counselor).
• A master's Degree in Social Work and ND licensure by the ND Board of Social Work Examiners as an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker); or LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker)
• A master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy by the ND Board of Marriage and Family Therapy and licensure as an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist).
• OR a Doctorate in Psychology and licensure as a Psychologist by the ND Board of Psychologist Examiners.

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.

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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.

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 Clinical Director at mshock@nd.gov or at (701) 381-8139 ex5973

Employing Unit : ND HHS -Lake Region Behavioral Health Clinic

Telephone Number : (701) 381-8139

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

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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.

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