Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Listed compensation
$70K - $77K
The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Thursday
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Northland Health Centers is seeking a compassionate Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) to join our integrated Behavioral Health team. This role provides evidence-informed outpatient counseling for patients experiencing mild to moderate mental health concerns within a collaborative primary care setting.
Working with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and the Behavioral Health team, you will provide timely access to therapy, support whole-person care, and help patients connect with appropriate community and specialty resources when additional services are needed.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual counseling and evidence-informed behavioral health interventions.
- Complete assessments, develop treatment plans, and maintain timely clinical documentation.
- Collaborate with primary care providers to coordinate patient care and treatment recommendations.
- Identify social needs and connect patients with community resources.
- Coordinate referrals for specialty behavioral health services, psychiatric evaluation, hospitalization, or other higher levels of care when appropriate.
- Support patients through education, goal setting, and ongoing care planning.
Qualifications
Required
- Current North Dakota licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based counseling practices and behavioral health treatment modalities.
- Strong communication, clinical documentation, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred
- Two (2) years of full-time outpatient mental health counseling experience.
- Experience in an integrated healthcare or 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
Total Rewards
- Competitive salary: $70,000–$77,000 per year
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employer-paid Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 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 includes scheduled therapy sessions, care coordination with the primary care team, clinical documentation, and helping patients navigate resources that support their mental health and overall well-being.
When patients need additional services, you will assist with referrals and ensure smooth transitions to appropriate levels of care. You'll work closely with the Director of Behavioral Health and the care team to provide organized, compassionate, patient-centered care.
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact by expanding access to behavioral healthcare in North Dakota communities, we encourage you to apply.
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 — Counselor 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).
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 34% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 25% in licensed professional counselor (lpc) | ranked against 503 Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $70k–$77k | Counselor median $73k (middle half $63k–$82k)314 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) |
| All counselor listings in North Dakota | 33 active | 12,945 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 68% remote · 34% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | US counselor listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 14% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Behavioral Health listings | 815 in the last 30 days | 503 the 30 days before (+62%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) at Northland Health Centers a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) — ranked against 503 active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings on WeekdayDoc.
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