Behavioral Health Specialist

Summary of Work


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The ND Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (ND DOCR) has a rewarding opportunity as a full time Behavioral Health Specialist in the Treatment Department serving the Missouri River Correctional Center and Burleigh County in Bismarck, ND. This position provides case management, crisis intervention, and group and individual therapeutic counseling services to residents.


Positions in this class provide case management, crisis intervention, and group therapeutic counseling services to individuals, families, and clients at our minimum-security facility that focuses on building skills to allow transitioning residents into the community. These services include the assessment and treatment of complex cases such as mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.


Key Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Interview and assess clients to identify individual needs, strengths, abilities, and appropriate services
• Review client records, assessments, testing results, and professional reports to evaluate treatment needs and inform service recommendations
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and regularly evaluate individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling, psychotherapy, case management, and skills development services to clients with complex needs, including high-risk populations
• Monitor client progress, evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions, and recommend adjustments to treatment and rehabilitation plans as needed
• Coordinate with community providers, caseworkers, and other professionals to connect clients and families with appropriate services and resources
• Support clients in applying learned skills, participating in available programs, and preparing for successful reintegration into the community
• Maintain accurate and timely client records, treatment documentation, and reports in accordance with established guidelines
• Provide training, guidance, evaluation, or supervision to staff and counseling students as assigned

Minimum Qualifications


To be considered for the Behavioral Health Specialist position,you are required to have a master's degree in Social Work, Addiction Counseling, Counseling, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or a closely related human services field. Preference will be given to those who are licensed mental health providers.


To be considered for the Behavioral Health Professional position,you are required to have a bachelor's degree in Social Work, Addiction Counseling, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or a closely related human services field. Preference will be given to those who are licensed mental health providers.


Requires a valid driver's license and must successfully complete standard background, criminal record check, and drug screening.


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Application Procedures


All applications for open DOCR positions must be made via the Careers site. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must be received by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed above. All potential applicants must attach and/or upload the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts

Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties.

Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veteran's Affairs Office.

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Agency Specific


About MRCC


The Missouri River Correctional Center is a minimum-security, open-campus facility dedicated to dynamic security and successful reentry, operating in innovative collaboration with Burleigh County to house a DOCR unit within the Burleigh County Jail. Our mission is: Transforming lives, influencing change, strengthening community.


About DOCR

The ND Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR) is about transforming lives, influencing change and strengthening community. Through the commitment of nearly 1000 team members, DOCR supports more than 2000 in our facilities and 7000 in our communities. We value innovation, integrity, professionalism, respect, opportunity for change, teamwork and transparency.


Equal Employment Opportunity


The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.