Mental Health Jobs in North Dakota
Mental Health jobs in North Dakota are concentrated in Fargo, Bismarck, and Grand Forks, where employers such as Sanford Health, Essentia Health, and CHI St. Alexius Health maintain strong behavioral health and psychiatric service lines. Demand runs from entry-level mental health technicians and case managers through licensed counselors, clinical social workers, and psychiatric nurse practitioners. Addiction counseling, child and adolescent behavioral health, and crisis intervention are among the most consistently sought specialties across the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Chamberlain University has a 130-year history and the mission to educate, empower, and embolden diverse healthcare professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities, and nations. We’re 99,000 strong, with 31,000 students and 68,000 alumni armed with the skills, passion, and determination to make a difference in today’s complex healthcare environment. By living Chamberlain Care®, we’ve built a culture in which colleagues and students thrive and we graduate extraordinary healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.
Our regionally accredited University is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. Our College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at 23 campuses and online post-licensure degree programs and certificates including RN to BSN, RN to MSN, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with six Specialty Tracks, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Our College of Health Professions offers online options with a Master of Public Health degree, Public Health Certificate programs, and a Master of Social Work degree. Learn more about Chamberlain University, part of Covista, at www.chamberlain.edu.
Job Description
Opportunity at a Glance
Chamberlain College of Nursing needs qualified Mental Health Clinical Faculty (part-time) in our Bachelors of Science in Nursing program in Fargo, ND.
Teaching is onsite (in clinical setting) with one of our clinical partners. Schedule: most commonly 12-hour rotations (7a-7p) for three to four consecutive days.
Mental-Health Nursing course overview:
Emphasis is on the dynamics of an individual’s ability to function in society. The course focuses on content relative to anxiety, self-concept, thought disorders, mood alterations, addictive behaviors, organic brain dysfunction, abuse and violence issues. It also incorporates health promotion and wellness issues such as stress management and personal growth. Therapeutic communication techniques, individual and group therapy practices and community mental-health resources are also incorporated.
Today, more than ever before, the next generation of nurses needs you. Your passion. Your expertise. Your heart.
If you are passionate about nursing and advancing your career through the power of education, we eagerly invite you to step forward and apply today. Will you join us?
Responsibilities
In this role, the clinical instructor:
- Implements the College's philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through clinical teaching and service to the College, community, health system and profession.
- Assumes responsibility for all autonomous aspects of individual teaching assignments.
- Plans clinical experiences for and provides direct supervision and evaluation of nursing students delivering nursing care to an individual or group of individuals.
- Evaluates and provides documented feedback to student on level of performance based on course objectives.
- Is available for remediation of students as required or needed.
- Orients and maintains current knowledge related to agency/clinical policies, procedures, and expectations with the assistance of the agency/clinical personnel.
- Develops and posts written clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, skill competency and individual learning needs.
- Grades homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, clinical paperwork and other written work in a timely manner
- May teach didactic course content under supervision of course coordinator.
- Keeps course coordinator informed of all student and agency issues and concerns.
- Reports to the dean or assistant dean: a course coordinator will also provide direct oversight.
Qualifications
You are encouraged to explore this opportunity if you have:
- A master's or doctoral degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
- An unencumbered professional nursing license in the state of North Dakota.
- At least two years professional experience within last five years in the area of instruction as a registered nurse
- Teaching or precepting experience is preferred but not required
- Have genuine passion for nursing, education, and lifelong learning
- Have exceptional subject matter expertise with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Are eager to serve students and colleagues with passion, respect and care
- Operate with a sense of responsibility and purpose with the desire to enrich colleagues, students and the broader community.
- Illinois RN License will be required to teach all courses (course assignments prioritized to professors who are currently licensed in Illinois)
Thank you for applying for this outstanding opportunity today!
Additional Information
Chamberlain Visiting Professor Position - Campus
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected compensation rate for this position is between $1,120 per assignment to $7,245 per assignment, depending on the credit hour assigned to the course.
Actual pay may be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as type of course taught; experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements.
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. At Covista, we welcome everyone and have a strong commitment towards diversity and inclusion. We encourage our Colleagues to be their true authentic selves and support laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.
Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
Chamberlain University has a 130-year history and the mission to educate, empower, and embolden diverse healthcare professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities, and nations. We’re 99,000 strong, with 31,000 students and 68,000 alumni armed with the skills, passion, and determination to make a difference in today’s complex healthcare environment. By living Chamberlain Care®, we’ve built a culture in which colleagues and students thrive and we graduate extraordinary healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.
Our regionally accredited University is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. Our College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at 23 campuses and online post-licensure degree programs and certificates including RN to BSN, RN to MSN, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with six Specialty Tracks, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Our College of Health Professions offers online options with a Master of Public Health degree, Public Health Certificate programs, and a Master of Social Work degree. Learn more about Chamberlain University, part of Covista, at www.chamberlain.edu.
Job Description
Opportunity at a Glance
Chamberlain College of Nursing needs qualified Mental Health Clinical Faculty (part-time) in our Bachelors of Science in Nursing program in Fargo, ND.
Teaching is onsite (in clinical setting) with one of our clinical partners. Schedule: most commonly 12-hour rotations (7a-7p) for three to four consecutive days.
Mental-Health Nursing course overview:
Emphasis is on the dynamics of an individual’s ability to function in society. The course focuses on content relative to anxiety, self-concept, thought disorders, mood alterations, addictive behaviors, organic brain dysfunction, abuse and violence issues. It also incorporates health promotion and wellness issues such as stress management and personal growth. Therapeutic communication techniques, individual and group therapy practices and community mental-health resources are also incorporated.
Today, more than ever before, the next generation of nurses needs you. Your passion. Your expertise. Your heart.
If you are passionate about nursing and advancing your career through the power of education, we eagerly invite you to step forward and apply today. Will you join us?
Responsibilities
In this role, the clinical instructor:
- Implements the College's philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through clinical teaching and service to the College, community, health system and profession.
- Assumes responsibility for all autonomous aspects of individual teaching assignments.
- Plans clinical experiences for and provides direct supervision and evaluation of nursing students delivering nursing care to an individual or group of individuals.
- Evaluates and provides documented feedback to student on level of performance based on course objectives.
- Is available for remediation of students as required or needed.
- Orients and maintains current knowledge related to agency/clinical policies, procedures, and expectations with the assistance of the agency/clinical personnel.
- Develops and posts written clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, skill competency and individual learning needs.
- Grades homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, clinical paperwork and other written work in a timely manner
- May teach didactic course content under supervision of course coordinator.
- Keeps course coordinator informed of all student and agency issues and concerns.
- Reports to the dean or assistant dean: a course coordinator will also provide direct oversight.
Qualifications
You are encouraged to explore this opportunity if you have:
- A master's or doctoral degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
- An unencumbered professional nursing license in the state of North Dakota.
- At least two years professional experience within last five years in the area of instruction as a registered nurse
- Teaching or precepting experience is preferred but not required
- Have genuine passion for nursing, education, and lifelong learning
- Have exceptional subject matter expertise with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Are eager to serve students and colleagues with passion, respect and care
- Operate with a sense of responsibility and purpose with the desire to enrich colleagues, students and the broader community.
- Illinois RN License will be required to teach all courses (course assignments prioritized to professors who are currently licensed in Illinois)
Thank you for applying for this outstanding opportunity today!
Additional Information
Chamberlain Visiting Professor Position - Campus
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected compensation rate for this position is between $1,120 per assignment to $7,245 per assignment, depending on the credit hour assigned to the course.
Actual pay may be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as type of course taught; experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements.
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. At Covista, we welcome everyone and have a strong commitment towards diversity and inclusion. We encourage our Colleagues to be their true authentic selves and support laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.
Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
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The qualifications that appear most often in mental health jobs across North Dakota.
- Active North Dakota license issued by the North Dakota Board of Counselor Examiners or relevant board
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related clinical field
- Experience providing direct clinical services in an outpatient, inpatient, or community setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation standards
- Ability to complete mandatory reporter training and maintain up-to-date CPR certification
- Strong knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as CBT or DBT
Mental Health Jobs in North Dakota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mental health professional in North Dakota?
Becoming a licensed mental health professional in North Dakota requires completing an accredited graduate program in counseling, social work, or psychology and then applying through the appropriate state board. The North Dakota Board of Counselor Examiners licenses licensed professional counselors, while licensed clinical social workers apply through the North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners. Both paths require supervised post-graduate hours and a qualifying national exam before full licensure is granted.
Which companies hire mental health professionals in North Dakota?
North Dakota mental health roles are posted by Psychiatric Medical Care, Sevita, and Choctaw Global and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large integrated health systems in Fargo and Bismarck drive a significant share of the state's behavioral health hiring, often staffing outpatient clinics, inpatient psychiatric units, and community-based programs simultaneously.
Which North Dakota cities have the most mental health jobs?
Fargo, Langdon, and Grand Forks account for the largest share of mental health openings in North Dakota. Fargo leads because of its size and the presence of major health systems including Sanford Health and Essentia Health, while Bismarck draws demand from state government behavioral health agencies and CHI St. Alexius Health, and Grand Forks benefits from the University of North Dakota's medical and counseling training programs that support both clinical and community roles.
Are there remote mental health jobs in North Dakota?
Yes, and more than many clinical fields. About 50% of mental health openings tied to North Dakota are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the strong adoption of telehealth across the state's rural communities. Roles most commonly offered remotely include licensed outpatient therapists, telepsychiatry providers, and case managers who conduct assessments and follow-up sessions via secure video platforms.
How can I get hired as a mental health professional in North Dakota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a mental health technician or behavioral health technician role, which typically requires only a bachelor's degree and no prior clinical licensure. Sanford Health and CHI St. Alexius Health regularly hire mental health technicians and crisis stabilization aides who work under licensed supervision while accumulating the hours needed for licensure. Completing a supervised internship through a North Dakota university program, earning a provisional license, and gaining familiarity with crisis intervention techniques all give candidates a meaningful edge.
Where can I find and apply to mental health jobs in North Dakota?
You can find and apply to mental health jobs in North Dakota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your credentials and preferred location, and apply directly to whichever positions fit your background and goals.
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