Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in North Dakota
Behavioral Health Therapist jobs in North Dakota are open across Fargo, Lidgerwood, and Bismarck and other North Dakota metros, with employers like Sanford Health, Sanford Bismarck, and NOCD hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Facility: 1711 University Building
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 1711 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $28.00 - $46.50
Pay Info: Sign-On Bonus Available!
Department Details
Join our fantastic, multidisciplinary team! This is a full time position, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with no evenings, weekends, or holidays.
Behavioral Health Counselor: $28.00 - $41.50
Behavioral Health Therapist: $31.00 - $46.50
Job Summary
The Behavioral Health Therapist requires a broad and thorough understanding of human behavior, theories of counseling, and psychopathology. May work with a wide range of patient populations and presenting issues, requiring a foundation in a variety of treatment modalities. This role has total independence and responsibility for patient well-being. The Behavioral Health Therapist provides diagnostic assessment, onsite crisis assessment and intervention, and determines need for ongoing care according to level of clinical ability, medical, and psychosocial complexity. Develops treatment plans and implements treatment interventions specific to patient needs. Continually assesses patient's progress and revises diagnosis(es), treatment plans, and interventions accordingly. Documents treatment sessions. Provides patient progress updates to interdisciplinary team, as needed. May educate patient support members about patient issues and interventions. May refer for additional clinical services or to specialists, as needed. Must stay current on emerging issues in the profession.
The Behavioral Health Therapist may work in a variety of settings, with duties varying by setting:
In a clinic setting (other than primary care), the Behavioral Health Therapist conducts scheduled face-to-face therapy sessions designed to assess and improve patient's emotional, mental, and behavioral health.
In a community setting, the Behavioral Health Therapist provides treatment for patients with severe and persistent mental illness. This may include community-based interventions aimed at improving daily living skills, social skills, and self-regulation skills. The community-based Behavioral Health Therapist serves as a consultant for a multi-disciplinary team to ensure treatment interventions are implemented and that the patient is in compliance with treatment.
In a residential setting, the Behavioral Health Therapist provides treatment for patients requiring a higher level of care than outpatient therapy; however, do not meet the criteria for psychiatric inpatient treatment. Treatment occurs at the residential treatment facility and includes a broad range of duties: assessment and diagnosis, individual and group therapy, development, implementation, and evaluation of therapy programs, and consultation and coordination with a multi-disciplinary team.
Credentialing through the Allied Health Staff of the organization where you will be working will be required.
Qualifications
Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related Behavioral Health Sciences required; graduation from an accredited school preferred.
License must be in good standing in state of practice.
In North Dakota, must have one of the following:
Behavioral Health Counselor:
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Behavioral Health Therapist:
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0261365
Job Function: Behavioral Health and Dependency
Featured: No
Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Facility: 1711 University Building
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 1711 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $28.00 - $46.50
Pay Info: Sign-On Bonus Available!
Department Details
Join our fantastic, multidisciplinary team! This is a full time position, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with no evenings, weekends, or holidays.
Behavioral Health Counselor: $28.00 - $41.50
Behavioral Health Therapist: $31.00 - $46.50
Job Summary
The Behavioral Health Therapist requires a broad and thorough understanding of human behavior, theories of counseling, and psychopathology. May work with a wide range of patient populations and presenting issues, requiring a foundation in a variety of treatment modalities. This role has total independence and responsibility for patient well-being. The Behavioral Health Therapist provides diagnostic assessment, onsite crisis assessment and intervention, and determines need for ongoing care according to level of clinical ability, medical, and psychosocial complexity. Develops treatment plans and implements treatment interventions specific to patient needs. Continually assesses patient's progress and revises diagnosis(es), treatment plans, and interventions accordingly. Documents treatment sessions. Provides patient progress updates to interdisciplinary team, as needed. May educate patient support members about patient issues and interventions. May refer for additional clinical services or to specialists, as needed. Must stay current on emerging issues in the profession.
The Behavioral Health Therapist may work in a variety of settings, with duties varying by setting:
In a clinic setting (other than primary care), the Behavioral Health Therapist conducts scheduled face-to-face therapy sessions designed to assess and improve patient's emotional, mental, and behavioral health.
In a community setting, the Behavioral Health Therapist provides treatment for patients with severe and persistent mental illness. This may include community-based interventions aimed at improving daily living skills, social skills, and self-regulation skills. The community-based Behavioral Health Therapist serves as a consultant for a multi-disciplinary team to ensure treatment interventions are implemented and that the patient is in compliance with treatment.
In a residential setting, the Behavioral Health Therapist provides treatment for patients requiring a higher level of care than outpatient therapy; however, do not meet the criteria for psychiatric inpatient treatment. Treatment occurs at the residential treatment facility and includes a broad range of duties: assessment and diagnosis, individual and group therapy, development, implementation, and evaluation of therapy programs, and consultation and coordination with a multi-disciplinary team.
Credentialing through the Allied Health Staff of the organization where you will be working will be required.
Qualifications
Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related Behavioral Health Sciences required; graduation from an accredited school preferred.
License must be in good standing in state of practice.
In North Dakota, must have one of the following:
Behavioral Health Counselor:
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Behavioral Health Therapist:
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0261365
Job Function: Behavioral Health and Dependency
Featured: No
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Where North Dakota roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Behavioral Health Therapist Job Market in North Dakota
A snapshot from current North Dakota openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Sanford Health6
- Sanford Bismarck2
- NOCD1
- West River Health Services1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services10
- Non-Profit & Social Services2
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What North Dakota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health therapist jobs across North Dakota.
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related clinical field
- Active state licensure or associate license such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent
- Experience delivering individual, group, or family therapy in a clinical setting
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems for documentation and treatment planning
- Knowledge of evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care
- Ability to conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in North Dakota: Frequently Asked Questions
How many behavioral health therapist jobs are there in North Dakota?
There are 10+ behavioral health therapist openings in North Dakota on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Fargo, Lidgerwood, and Bismarck. New positions post regularly as employers across North Dakota hire.
Which North Dakota cities have the most behavioral health therapist jobs?
Fargo, Lidgerwood, and Bismarck have the most behavioral health therapist openings in North Dakota right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire behavioral health therapists in North Dakota?
Employers hiring behavioral health therapists in North Dakota include Sanford Health, Sanford Bismarck, and NOCD, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote behavioral health therapist jobs in North Dakota?
Yes. About 10% of behavioral health therapist openings tied to North Dakota are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in North Dakota metros.
How do I apply for behavioral health therapist jobs in North Dakota?
You can apply to behavioral health therapist jobs in North Dakota directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred North Dakota location, then apply to each one that fits.
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