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Community Options for Residential
Bismarck, North Dakota

Director of Services - Behavioral Health - Bismarck

HealthcareFull-Time

Listed compensation

$25.5-$32.64/hr

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Job Description

  • Level: Management
  • Job Location: Community Options Bismarck - Bismarck, ND
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: 4 Year Degree
  • Salary Range: $25.50 - $32.64Hourly
  • Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
  • Job Shift: Any
  • Job Category: Professional Services

Advance your Career while Making a Difference! Community Options has a leadership opportunity within the Behavioral Health Services as a Director of Services.

The position works closely with the Operations Officer to ensure the department runs smoothly by managing the daily operations of our services provided and the supervision of assigned staff in the region.

This role works to establish and maintain positive relationships with our customers, partnering agencies and the general public. Who are we? Community Options is a statewide organization with ten offices across North Dakota and countless programs tailored to individuals.

Community Options works with individuals from all walks of life, through our person-centered approach, we can assist many people to recognize their potential: Mental health diagnosis Addiction Single parents Low-income or poverty Homelessness Justice Involved Why Community Options?

Health, Vision, and Dental insurance Paid leave time Paid Holidays 401k Life insurance Rewarding work impacting the lives of those you serve! Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment status This position is non-exempt, with a starting wage of $25.50 - $32.64 an hour depending on experience (DOE).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in human services, business or related field may be required for assigned caseload; if degree is not required for assigned caseload AND two (2) years’ experience in related field, i. e., human services programs; supervisory experience in either area preferred, related experience may be substituted year for year in lieu of degree (Transcripts are required at the time of offer, copies may be submitted with application or interview).

A valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance for the vehicle subject to the statute of the licensing state will be required based on assigned job duties and the ability to travel based on operational and clientele needs, this may include travel to outer, surrounding regions as assigned Successfully pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and obtain ND Department of Human Service (DHS) pre-employment approval.

Required to successfully complete required training and/or certification within specified time frame; time requirements will vary based on assigned training or certification programs. Essential Skills and Experience: Understanding of human services and developmental disabilities.

Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others; demonstrated team-building skills. Ability to plan over a one- to two-year time span.

Demonstrates ability to manage resources and multiple projects while meeting regulatory and program requirements Ability to analyze problems; develop solutions at a functional and strategic level. Knowledge of company policies and procedures; basic accounting skills. Strong customer service orientation.

Commitment to company mission and values. Make ethical and professional decisions. Other Skills and Experience: Ability to motivate and coach individual staff members. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize duties.

Always maintain professional manner with customers and staff. Public speaking experience. Knowledge of community resources. Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Always maintain a professional manner with customers and in the community when representing the company.

Reporting to this position: Coordinators/ Specialists/ Support Roles/ Managers/ As Assigned Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, employees are required to have the ability to climb (stairs), balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach (above shoulder), bend, twist, sit, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, fine motor manipulation, talk, hear, and complete repetitive motions; swimming may be required in direct care roles.

Must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Employees may be subject to working with customers that exhibit behaviors that would require the employee to use possible physical de-escalation techniques. Work Environment: Employees work in indoor and/or outdoor environments, i. e., office, home, or community setting.

Employees are required to operate a motor vehicle and travel as deemed necessary. Assigned work shifts and locations will vary depending on the customers’ and/ or agency needs.

NOTE: The duties listed are not intended to be all-inclusive.

Responsibilities assigned to any individual employee are at the discretion of the appointing authority. Community Options exists to help people live individually and be active in their community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Community Options does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, genetics, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the daily operations of regional behavioral health services and supervise assigned staff, working closely with the Operations Officer to ensure the department runs smoothly. Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, partner agencies, and the public while managing resources and meeting program requirements.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in human services, business, or a related field may be required depending on the assigned caseload; related experience may substitute for the degree, and two years of related experience is specified when a degree is not required. Candidates need leadership and team-building abilities, knowledge of human services, a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, and must pass background and drug screening and obtain North Dakota DHS pre-employment approval.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Staff SupervisionStrategic PlanningResource ManagementProject ManagementProblem SolvingRegulatory ComplianceCoaching

Healthcare Professional Career Context

Of the 40 active healthcare listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 40% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the healthcare market look like in North Dakota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$53k–$68khealthcare median $46k (middle half $42k–$51k)104 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$68k in purchasing powerNorth Dakota index 89.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
healthcare listings in North Dakota10 active2,090 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 23% remote · 40% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
healthcare pay trend−17.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 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 Community Options for Residential

Individual and Family Services
Bismarck, North Dakota
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Leave Time
Paid Holidays
401k
Life Insurance

Living in Bismarck

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$342k
Typical market rent
$1,242/mo
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.