Sanford Health·Fargo, North Dakota
Provide diagnostic assessments, crisis interventions, and integrated behavioral health services for cancer patients and their families. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient well-being.
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation:
$31.00 - $46.50 Sign-On Bonus Available! Union Position: No Department Details Join the Sanford Team as a Behavioral Health Therapist with Roger Maris Cancer Center! This unique opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact by supporting cancer patients and their families throughout their care journey. As part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you'll provide integrated behavioral health services in a premier regional cancer center while developing specialized expertise in oncology-focused mental health care. If you're looking for purpose-driven work, strong team support, and the chance to enhance patients' overall well-being, we'd love to connect with you. Summary The Behavioral Health Therapist requires a broad and thorough understanding of human behavior, theories of counseling, and psychopathology. May work with a wide range of patient populations and presenting issues, requiring a foundation in a variety of treatment modalities. This role has total independence and responsibility for patient well-being.
The Behavioral Health Therapist provides diagnostic assessment, onsite crisis assessment and intervention, and determines need for ongoing care according to level of clinical ability, medical, and psychosocial complexity. Develops treatment plans and implements treatment interventions specific to patient needs. Continually assesses patient's progress and revises diagnosis(es), treatment plans, and interventions accordingly. Documents treatment sessions. Provides patient progress updates to interdisciplinary team, as needed. May educate patient support members about patient issues and interventions. May refer for additional clinical services or to specialists, as needed. Must stay current on emerging issues in the profession.
The Behavioral Health Therapist may work in a variety of settings, with duties varying by setting:
In a clinic setting (other than primary care), the Behavioral Health Therapist conducts scheduled face-to-face therapy sessions designed to assess and improve patient's emotional, mental, and behavioral health.
In a community setting, the Behavioral Health Therapist provides treatment for patients with severe and persistent mental illness. This may include community-based interventions aimed at improving daily living skills, social skills, and self-regulation skills. The community-based Behavioral Health Therapist serves as a consultant for a multi-disciplinary team to ensure treatment interventions are implemented and that the patient is in compliance with treatment.
In a residential setting, the Behavioral Health Therapist provides treatment for patients requiring a higher level of care than outpatient therapy; however, do not meet the criteria for psychiatric inpatient treatment. Treatment occurs at the residential treatment facility and includes a broad range of duties: assessment and diagnosis, individual and group therapy, development, implementation, and evaluation of therapy programs, and consultation and coordination with a multi-disciplinary team.
Credentialing through the Allied Health Staff of the organization where you will be working will be required.
Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related Behavioral Health Sciences required; graduation from an accredited school preferred.
License must be in good standing in states of practice.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Requires a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related Behavioral Health Science. Must hold a valid professional license (LPCC, LCSW, or LICSW) in the state of practice.
Market context
Behavioral-health positions in North Dakota are often driven by ongoing need for clinicians who can support patients across outpatient, inpatient, and community settings. These roles can be competitive because employers may require a doctorate, board eligibility or certification, and the ability to complete specialty board certification within six years, along with medical staff appointments and insurance credentialing. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your board pathway, credentialing timeline, and licensure fit before applying.