Mental Health Counselor

Mental Health CounselorMilestone Health Partners of Williston is growing and seeking to add a mental health counselor to work with the pediatric and/or adult populations within a therapeutic setting. We want you to be a part of our team as we strive to increase access to behavioral health services in the rural part of western North Dakota. We value providing high quality care to patients to meet each milestone across the lifespan and place an emphasis on career development for our staff.Duties and ResponsibilitiesCompletes diagnostic interviews to identify current needs of patientsAssesses patients and makes recommendations on the need for or modifications of therapeutic activitiesConducts various forms of individual and group psychotherapy, including specialized areas of treatment such as trauma-informed CBT and family counselingConsults with medical personnel regarding patient's mental health statusWrites reports regarding patient progress and competencyParticipates in treatment team, staff, and professional meetingsParticipates in training programs as a supervisor for traineesWorks collaboratively with other disciplinesPresents on behavioral health topics to individuals in the communityCompensation and BenefitsMilestone Health Partners values offering a flexible work schedule to assist staff in balancing career and family responsibilities. Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. Additional benefits for full-time employees include:HealthcareShort-term disabilityFlexible health spending and dependent care accounts401 KPaid time offHoliday payPaid maternity/paternity leaveReimbursement for continuing education expensesReimbursement for annual professional license feesRequirements and QualificationsMaster's degree in counseling or social workLicensed in North Dakota by governing boardExperience working with diverse mental health needs in the pediatric and/or adult populationsExpertise in evidence-based practice with experience in trauma preferredCompassionate and sensitive to patients' needs and concernsExcellent communication skillsAbility to work as part of a multidisciplinary team