Psychology Jobs in North Dakota
Psychology jobs in North Dakota are concentrated in behavioral health, community mental health centers, and higher education, with demand reaching from entry-level counseling support roles to licensed clinical and neuropsychology positions. Bismarck, Fargo, and Grand Forks are the most active hiring metros, home to established employers such as Sanford Health, Essentia Health, and the University of North Dakota. The most consistent openings are in clinical psychology, school psychology, and substance use treatment. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Intake Assessor (must be a LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LMFT, RN, or Master's degree in Psychology)
***Sign on Bonus is available.***
Work shift: Night Shift (11p-7a, 7p-7a, 3p-11p type of schedule and a mix of those shifts.)
Horizon Health Corporation is seeking an Intake Assessor for our BRAND-NEW inpatient unit in Grand Forks, ND. This unit will be a 24-bed inpatient unit for both adult and pediatric patients. We are also planning to expand to an additional 24 beds in 2026. Altru Health System and Universal Health Services are working together in expanding inpatient behavioral health services. The Intake Assessor provides assessments to assist the physician in identification of appropriate level of care for potential patients. The Intake Assessor is the initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff. The Intake Assessor is responsible for the verification and prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Answers telephone using the appropriate greeting and attempts to obtain all pertinent clinical, demographic and insurance information from the caller to determine caller’s needs.
- Performs telephonic risk screening to determine level of suicidality/homicidality with caller in crisis.
- Demonstrates knowledge of admission criteria for inpatient and outpatient levels of care and is able to recommend appropriate service recommendations for each individual. Provides referral recommendations to appropriate resources whenever a caller is not appropriate for services
- Schedules assessments with potential patients and referral sources and explains the assessment/admission process.
- Promptly greets patient and family upon notification of their arrival. Informs patient and family of evaluation and admission process.
- Conducts walk-in and scheduled assessments, coordinates with the reviewing psychiatrist, and makes appropriate clinical recommendations for the individual seeking care. Conducts assessments for pre-accepted patient transfers (direct admits) coming from hospitals and other approved referral sources.
- Identifies potential problematic disposition cases, including placement problems, medical needs or developmental delays, and seeks supervision prior to acceptance.
- Accurately and thoroughly enters information into the electronic medical records system in accordance with departmental protocol.
- Accurately and thoroughly reviews and completes all admission paperwork, ensures patient signature on all required areas. All information is reviewed with patient in an understandable manner with consideration of age and ability.
- Demonstrates knowledge of voluntary admission and involuntary procedures for court commitment.
- Coordinates and arranges for emergency medical or psychiatric care in the event a patient is medically compromised or if we cannot accommodate the patient; completes Memorandum of Transfer form accordingly.
- Makes appropriate referral for alternative level of care or notifies referral source for follow up if patient is determined not to be appropriate for admission. Completes referrals and Crisis Safety Plan for patients being referred out.
- Documents in a clear, concise, and timely manner. Utilizes appropriate terminology in documentation.
- Exhibits excellent customer relations skills as evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including coworkers, patients, visitors, families and referral sources.
- Promotes a safe work environment for self, patients and coworkers by complying with environment of care, safety, infection control and universal precaution guidelines.
- Acquires and maintains current knowledge in assessment techniques, crisis intervention, varying levels of care and available resources.
- Participates in staff meetings, hospital committees, program development and innovations which will enhance the quality of services provided to patients/
Benefit Highlights for full-time positions:
- Competitive Compensation & Relocation Assistance
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Long and Short-term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Career development opportunities within the company
- Tuition Assistance
- Rewarding work environment – Enjoy going to work every day!
For more information, email Oscar Hernandez, Senior Executive Recruiter at Oscar.Hernandez2@horizonhealth.com
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 $14.3 billion in 2023. During 2024, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and in 2023, listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 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
Job Requirements:
- Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or Human Services field, OR licensed RN
- LCSW, LPC, LMFT preferred
- 1-2 years of experience preferred in psychiatric health care.
- Working knowledge of DSM-V diagnostic criteria, mental status exam, and addiction and recovery field.
- Supervisor experience preferred.
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.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Intake Assessor (must be a LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LMFT, RN, or Master's degree in Psychology)
***Sign on Bonus is available.***
Work shift: Night Shift (11p-7a, 7p-7a, 3p-11p type of schedule and a mix of those shifts.)
Horizon Health Corporation is seeking an Intake Assessor for our BRAND-NEW inpatient unit in Grand Forks, ND. This unit will be a 24-bed inpatient unit for both adult and pediatric patients. We are also planning to expand to an additional 24 beds in 2026. Altru Health System and Universal Health Services are working together in expanding inpatient behavioral health services. The Intake Assessor provides assessments to assist the physician in identification of appropriate level of care for potential patients. The Intake Assessor is the initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff. The Intake Assessor is responsible for the verification and prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Answers telephone using the appropriate greeting and attempts to obtain all pertinent clinical, demographic and insurance information from the caller to determine caller’s needs.
- Performs telephonic risk screening to determine level of suicidality/homicidality with caller in crisis.
- Demonstrates knowledge of admission criteria for inpatient and outpatient levels of care and is able to recommend appropriate service recommendations for each individual. Provides referral recommendations to appropriate resources whenever a caller is not appropriate for services
- Schedules assessments with potential patients and referral sources and explains the assessment/admission process.
- Promptly greets patient and family upon notification of their arrival. Informs patient and family of evaluation and admission process.
- Conducts walk-in and scheduled assessments, coordinates with the reviewing psychiatrist, and makes appropriate clinical recommendations for the individual seeking care. Conducts assessments for pre-accepted patient transfers (direct admits) coming from hospitals and other approved referral sources.
- Identifies potential problematic disposition cases, including placement problems, medical needs or developmental delays, and seeks supervision prior to acceptance.
- Accurately and thoroughly enters information into the electronic medical records system in accordance with departmental protocol.
- Accurately and thoroughly reviews and completes all admission paperwork, ensures patient signature on all required areas. All information is reviewed with patient in an understandable manner with consideration of age and ability.
- Demonstrates knowledge of voluntary admission and involuntary procedures for court commitment.
- Coordinates and arranges for emergency medical or psychiatric care in the event a patient is medically compromised or if we cannot accommodate the patient; completes Memorandum of Transfer form accordingly.
- Makes appropriate referral for alternative level of care or notifies referral source for follow up if patient is determined not to be appropriate for admission. Completes referrals and Crisis Safety Plan for patients being referred out.
- Documents in a clear, concise, and timely manner. Utilizes appropriate terminology in documentation.
- Exhibits excellent customer relations skills as evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including coworkers, patients, visitors, families and referral sources.
- Promotes a safe work environment for self, patients and coworkers by complying with environment of care, safety, infection control and universal precaution guidelines.
- Acquires and maintains current knowledge in assessment techniques, crisis intervention, varying levels of care and available resources.
- Participates in staff meetings, hospital committees, program development and innovations which will enhance the quality of services provided to patients/
Benefit Highlights for full-time positions:
- Competitive Compensation & Relocation Assistance
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Long and Short-term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Career development opportunities within the company
- Tuition Assistance
- Rewarding work environment – Enjoy going to work every day!
For more information, email Oscar Hernandez, Senior Executive Recruiter at Oscar.Hernandez2@horizonhealth.com
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 $14.3 billion in 2023. During 2024, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and in 2023, listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 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
Job Requirements:
- Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or Human Services field, OR licensed RN
- LCSW, LPC, LMFT preferred
- 1-2 years of experience preferred in psychiatric health care.
- Working knowledge of DSM-V diagnostic criteria, mental status exam, and addiction and recovery field.
- Supervisor experience preferred.
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.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What North Dakota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in psychology jobs across North Dakota.
- Active North Dakota psychologist license issued by the North Dakota State Board of Psychologist Examiners
- Doctoral degree in psychology from an APA-accredited or regionally accredited program
- Completion of a supervised postdoctoral internship or residency in a clinical or applied setting
- Experience conducting psychological assessments, testing, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions
- Familiarity with electronic health records and documentation standards used in behavioral health settings
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for multidisciplinary team collaboration and case reporting
Psychology Jobs in North Dakota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a psychology in North Dakota?
To work as a licensed psychologist in North Dakota, you must earn a doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited program and complete a supervised internship. You then apply to the North Dakota State Board of Psychologist Examiners, pass the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology, and meet any additional supervised experience hours the board requires. School psychologists follow a separate credentialing path through the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.
Which companies hire psychologys in North Dakota?
North Dakota psychology roles are posted by Sanford Health, Horizon Health, and University of North Dakota and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large integrated health systems and tribal health organizations across the state are also consistent sources of openings, particularly for clinical and counseling psychologists.
Which North Dakota cities have the most psychology jobs?
Fargo, Bismarck, and Dickinson lead North Dakota for psychology openings. Fargo's concentration of regional hospital systems and behavioral health networks drives the bulk of listings, while Bismarck's role as the state capital brings state agency and correctional psychology positions, and Grand Forks benefits from the University of North Dakota's health sciences programs and affiliated clinics.
Are there remote psychology jobs in North Dakota?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because much of psychology work involves in-person assessment, therapy, and care coordination. About 0% of psychology openings tied to North Dakota are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which reflects the state's investment in telehealth to reach rural and frontier communities. Teletherapy and remote consultation roles are the most likely to offer fully remote arrangements.
How can I get hired as a psychology in North Dakota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a practicum or supervised internship placement with a North Dakota community mental health center or hospital system, such as those affiliated with Sanford Health or Essentia Health, while completing your graduate program. Positions like psychology technician, behavioral health technician, or case manager at these organizations let candidates build supervised hours. A completed master's degree and provisional licensure through the North Dakota State Board of Psychologist Examiners strengthens any application significantly.
Where can I find and apply to psychology jobs in North Dakota?
You can find and apply to psychology jobs in North Dakota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and credentials, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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