Advanced Clinical Specialist - North Dakota Department of Human Services

Minimum Qualifications:

LAKE REGION HUMAN SERVICE CENTER HAS BEEN DESIGNATED AS A “MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREA” FACILITY, AND IS AN ELIGIBLE SITE FOR THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORPS STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM. THEREFORE, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR GENEROUS ASSISTANCE WITH STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT. ALL SIX OF OUR COUNTIES HAVE A NHSC SCORE OF “18” WHICH MAY QUALIFY APPLICANT FOR EXPEDITED LOAN REPAYMENT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO:  http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/

Advanced Clinical Specialist requires a master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or other master’s degree approved by the ND Board of Counseling Examiners, and licensure as an LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) or LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor); OR a doctorate in Psychology and licensure as a Psychologist by the ND Board of Psychologist Examiners.

If unable to find fully-licensed candidates, will consider underfilling this position with a Human Relations Counselor (4142), which requires a master’s degree in social work, counseling, couples/marriage and family therapy or other master’s degree approved by the ND Board of Counselor Examiners, and licensure or eligibility for licensure as a LCSW (Licensed Certified Social Worker) or licensure as a LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor).   Applicants hired at this level must be eligible to obtain North Dakota advanced licensure as a LPCC or LICSW within six months of employment.

• North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners: http://www.ndbswe.com/ 
• North Dakota Board of Counselor Examiners http://ndbce.org/ 

Qualified applicants must have ability to work with people, possess excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills; ability to handle multiple tasks, and experience using general office equipment and computer skills. Preference given to applicants who are familiar with person centered/recovery model services, to those who have skills in providing evidenced based services, and to those who display cultural awareness to the populations of consumers they will be working with.

Application Procedures:

RE-ADVERTISED TO REVISE THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. SAME REQUISITION #. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY AS THEY ARE BEING CONSIDERED.

• Complete a State of ND Application for Employment (SFN 10950). Access application form at: http://www.nd.gov/hrms/jobs/appforms.html or hard copy from any ND Job Service Office.
• Please include the position # and requisition # on your application. Also, provide details in the employment history sections of the application form on how your education, experience and skills will qualify you for this position. Supplemental information such as a cover letter and resume may be included, but the initial review and score will be based on the information provided on SFN 10950.
• Please fill in all information requested on the application form, such as dates of employment, hours worked per week, credits earned, etc. INCOMPLETE SECTIONS WILL NOT BE GIVEN CREDIT.
• The Department’s Human Resource Division staff will score applications against the minimum qualifications and preferences listed on the job announcement and qualifying military service.  After the scoring is completed, a certified list of eligible candidates and the applications will be forwarded to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview, based on the final scores.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• All application material must be received on or before the closing date at the following address:

  Human Resource Division
  Department of Human Services
  600 East Boulevard Avenue Dept 325
  Bismarck ND 58505-0250
  Fax: 701-328-1927; e-mail: dhshr@nd.gov

For More Information, Assistance or Accommodation Contact: Julie Baumgarn               
Employing Unit: Lake Region Human Service Center
Telephone Number: 701-665-2200
TTY:  701-665-2211

Summary of Work:

Essential job functions include conducting clinical assessments/intakes; providing a range of therapeutic interventions with an emphasis on individual, family, and group therapy; and providing after hours emergency services on a rotation basis. This position may also involve some evening hours as well as various outreach opportunities.  As an Advanced Clinical Specialist and a qualified mental health professional, will seek out and accept clinical cases that require a high degree of clinical and interpersonal skills to address complex multi-problem cases.

Benefits:

The ND Department of Human Services offers challenging work opportunities, a full range of employee benefits including a comprehensive employer-paid health plan, paid leave, a retirement plan, flexible work hours, and more. For more information, contact our website at: http://www.nd.gov/dhs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The state of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, genetics, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

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