Mental Health Therapy Jobs in North Dakota
Mental Health Therapy jobs in North Dakota are in strong and steady demand, concentrated in community mental health centers, tribal health programs, VA facilities, and school-based services, with openings at entry-level counselor through licensed clinical supervisor. Fargo, Bismarck, and Grand Forks account for most posted positions, and established employers like Sanford Health, CHI St. Alexius Health, and the Indian Health Service maintain consistent hiring across the state. Substance use disorder counseling, trauma-focused therapy, and child and adolescent mental health are the specialties drawing the most recruitment attention right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Mental Health Technician (mornings, evenings, overnights and weekends).
$3,000 Sign on Bonus available for Full Time employees.
Join the expanding team in our new state of the art 132 bed behavioral health facility!
This full-time or part-time opportunity offers up to 40 hours per week.
**Position requires up to a week of new employee orientation and the availability to work every other weekend and every other holiday.
Mental Health Technicians work directly with patients to provide support and hope. The Mental Health Technician position serves as an awesome foundation for people looking to grow their career in the area of nursing, therapy, social work, and substance use disorders.
Prairie St. John's has been providing services for children, adolescents, and adults to address behavioral health and substance use challenges since 1997. Prairie offers inpatient hospitalization, day treatment, intensive outpatient services, MAT and supportive housing. Accredited by The Joint Commission, we are the largest, freestanding behavioral health facility in the region. More than 5,000 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Prairie St. John's.
Part time and full-time positions available!
Shifts available:
PM: 3:00pm-11:30pm
If you would like to learn more about the Mental Health Technician position before applying, please contact our HR Recruiters at psjhr@uhsinc.com and by phone at (701) 476-7823.
Mental Health Technician Job Requirements:
- Good communication and relationship skills including the ability to set boundaries, hold confidences, establish and maintain trust
- Experience working with people struggling with mental health or substance use and/or pursuing a degree in nursing, psychology, sociology, pre-med, social work, counseling or other behavioral science related majors
What do our current employees value at Prairie St. John's & UHS?
A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Mental Health Technician is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice
At UHS and all subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates with matching skillset and experience with the best possible career at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail etc. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.comor 1-800-852-3449.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Ability to Commute:
- Fargo, ND 58103 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fargo, ND 58103: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Mental Health Technician (mornings, evenings, overnights and weekends).
$3,000 Sign on Bonus available for Full Time employees.
Join the expanding team in our new state of the art 132 bed behavioral health facility!
This full-time or part-time opportunity offers up to 40 hours per week.
**Position requires up to a week of new employee orientation and the availability to work every other weekend and every other holiday.
Mental Health Technicians work directly with patients to provide support and hope. The Mental Health Technician position serves as an awesome foundation for people looking to grow their career in the area of nursing, therapy, social work, and substance use disorders.
Prairie St. John's has been providing services for children, adolescents, and adults to address behavioral health and substance use challenges since 1997. Prairie offers inpatient hospitalization, day treatment, intensive outpatient services, MAT and supportive housing. Accredited by The Joint Commission, we are the largest, freestanding behavioral health facility in the region. More than 5,000 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Prairie St. John's.
Part time and full-time positions available!
Shifts available:
PM: 3:00pm-11:30pm
If you would like to learn more about the Mental Health Technician position before applying, please contact our HR Recruiters at psjhr@uhsinc.com and by phone at (701) 476-7823.
Mental Health Technician Job Requirements:
- Good communication and relationship skills including the ability to set boundaries, hold confidences, establish and maintain trust
- Experience working with people struggling with mental health or substance use and/or pursuing a degree in nursing, psychology, sociology, pre-med, social work, counseling or other behavioral science related majors
What do our current employees value at Prairie St. John's & UHS?
A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Mental Health Technician is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice
At UHS and all subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates with matching skillset and experience with the best possible career at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail etc. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.comor 1-800-852-3449.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Ability to Commute:
- Fargo, ND 58103 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fargo, ND 58103: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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The qualifications that appear most often in mental health therapy jobs across North Dakota.
- Active North Dakota licensure such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LAC required
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or psychology
- Experience delivering individual and group therapy in a clinical or community setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation standards
- Strong knowledge of evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care
- Ability to complete required background checks and meet credentialing panel requirements
Mental Health Therapy Jobs in North Dakota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mental health therapy in North Dakota?
To work as a licensed mental health therapist in North Dakota, you need a master's degree in a qualifying field such as counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy, followed by supervised post-graduate clinical hours. Licensure is issued by the North Dakota Board of Counselor Examiners or the North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners depending on your credential track, and each board requires passing a national clinical exam such as the NCMHCE or ASWB clinical exam before full licensure is granted.
Which companies hire mental health therapys in North Dakota?
North Dakota mental health therapy roles are posted by Trinity Health-ND, Psychiatric Medical Care, and Blue Rose Consulting Group and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. North Dakota's large integrated health systems, federally qualified health centers, and tribal health programs tend to post the most consistent openings across the state.
Which North Dakota cities have the most mental health therapy jobs?
Fargo, Minot, and Grand Forks have the most mental health therapy openings in North Dakota. Fargo leads because of its concentration of regional hospital systems, community health organizations, and university training programs, while Bismarck and Grand Forks are driven by state agency offices, VA facilities, and mid-size health networks anchored in those metros.
Are there remote mental health therapy jobs in North Dakota?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields, because licensed therapists can provide telehealth sessions across North Dakota without being on-site. About 64% of mental health therapy openings tied to North Dakota are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the state's investment in telehealth to serve rural and frontier communities. Outpatient individual therapy and case management coordination are the functions most likely to be fully remote.
How can I get hired as a mental health therapy in North Dakota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a practicum or internship placement completed during your master's program at a North Dakota site, which often converts to a post-graduate associate position. Large employers like Sanford Health and CHI St. Alexius Health regularly onboard associate-licensed clinicians working toward full licensure under supervision. Roles titled behavioral health associate, mental health technician, or case manager are common lateral entry points, and holding a provisional license from the North Dakota Board of Counselor Examiners strengthens any application before full licensure is complete.
Where can I find and apply to mental health therapy jobs in North Dakota?
You can find and apply to mental health therapy jobs in North Dakota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your license level, specialty, and preferred location and apply directly to each one.
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