Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Listed compensation
$70k–$77k
The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Thursday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $70k–$77k | Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) median $75k (middle half $66k–$86k)326 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$83k in purchasing power | North Dakota index 89.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings in North Dakota | 15 active | 7,108 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | US Social Worker listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,622 in the last 30 days | 1,548 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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