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Northland Health Centers
Bismarck, North Dakota

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Counselor 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70K - $77K

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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

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

Treatment planningPatient assessmentCrisis interventionReferral managementCommunication skills

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 5% in Behavioral Health (Counseling) — ranked against 262 active Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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About Northland Health Centers

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11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

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