NCHSC – Minot, ND – Triage Specialist

Be part of the solution to the behavioral health crisis. As a team member for ND Department of Health & Human Services, you will ensure the most vulnerable have access to a high-quality healthcare system in which prevention works, treatment is effective, and people recover.

As a Triage Specialist, you will provide immediate services to individuals walking into the local Human Service Center requesting services. You will provide initial assessment of complex situations related to behavioral health disorders. You will complete screening and functional assessments, and complete referrals based on those assessments. You will also provide short-term case management and crisis intervention services.

You will thrive in this position, if you are knowledgeable about resources offered in your community and enjoy a fast-paced environment that focuses on meeting the immediate needs of the individuals served.

To be considered for this position, you are required to have a bachelor's degree in one of the following disciplines: social work or counseling; and two years of professional therapeutic counseling experience; or a master's degree in one of the listed fields. Applicants must also be licensed in ND as a LCSW, LPCC, LMSW, LPC, LAPC, or LBSW. Prefer master’s degree.

If unable to find qualified candidates, will consider filling as an B Mod with a reduced starting salary. A B Mod requires a master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, education, child development and family science or communication disorders. Or a bachelors’ degree in one of the above fields and two years of work experience in the respective discipline.

Behavior Modification Attestation Form may be required based on degree and/or licensure.

This position requires a valid driver’s license and successful completion of the assigned defensive driving course during new-hire orientation.

About Us:

The Department of Health integrated with the Department of Human Services in September 2022 to become North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (ND DHHS). ND DHHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well-being: physical, economic, and behavioral. Those services are to be delivered as close to home as possible with a focus on dignity and respect. The keys to delivery of those services are the 2800 committed, compassionate ND DHHS team members and more than $4 billion in funding from nearly 200 different federal, state, and special sources.

Total Rewards:

Careers with DHHSincludes 100% employer-paid family health insurance and an excellent retirement package! In addition to the exceptional health insurance and retirement benefits, DHHS values continued learning and career enhancement. Therefore, we offer varying continuing education formats, including in-person and online, as well as tuition reimbursement.

Location:

ND DHHS utilizes a blended workplace model. This position provides essential client services face to face and therefore the person in this position needs to be able to travel to meet clients at their location.