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Northland Health Centers
Bismarck, North Dakota

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70k–$77k

The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Thursday

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Northland Health Centers is seeking a compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join our integrated Behavioral Health team. Working under the Director of Behavioral Health, you will provide evidence-based outpatient counseling for patients with mild to moderate mental health concerns while collaborating closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and the primary care team to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

  • Provide evidence-based individual counseling and psychotherapy.
  • Complete behavioral health assessments, treatment plans, and clinical documentation.
  • Collaborate with primary care providers regarding patient care and treatment recommendations.
  • Identify social determinants of health and connect patients with community resources.
  • Coordinate referrals for psychiatric evaluation, specialty behavioral health services, crisis intervention, or hospitalization when appropriate.
  • Promote patient education, wellness, and self-management strategies.

Qualifications

Required

  • Current North Dakota licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
  • Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based counseling and behavioral health treatment modalities.
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred

  • Two or more years of outpatient behavioral health counseling experience.
  • Experience in an integrated primary care setting.

Schedule: Monday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM

  • Tuesday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM–3:30 PM

We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package Including

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Employer-paid Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Continuing Education Assistance
  • License Renewal Support
  • Student Loan Repayment Program eligibility for qualified providers
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • And more!

A Typical Day

Your day begins by reviewing referrals from primary care providers before seeing patients for scheduled therapy sessions. You'll document care, collaborate with providers on treatment plans, connect patients with community resources, and coordinate referrals when higher levels of behavioral health care are needed. Every day, you'll help improve access to quality mental health services while supporting whole-person care in a collaborative clinical environment.

If you're passionate about making behavioral healthcare more accessible and improving the health of North Dakota communities, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Northland Health Centers has a Drug-Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Behavioral health assessmentTreatment planningReferral coordinationCommunication skills

Social Worker Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$74k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state. 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$70k–$77kLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) median $75k (middle half $66k–$86k)326 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$83k in purchasing powerNorth Dakota index 89.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings in North Dakota15 active7,108 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentUS Social Worker listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,622 in the last 30 days1,548 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Northland Health Centers

Hospitals and Health Care
Turtle Lake, ND
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Employer-paid Life Insurance
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Continuing Education Assistance
License Renewal Support
Student Loan Repayment Program

Living in Bismarck

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$342k≈ 4.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,242/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.0
State income tax
Up to 2.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Bismarck, ND metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.