Vacancy Announcement

Advanced Clinical Specialist
Southeast Human Service Center

Location: Fargo
Salary: $2992 minimum monthly
Closing Date: May 14, 2008
Position Number: 325-205-4210
Requisition Number: 295237
Status: Full-time, Regular
Type of Recruitment: Internal/External
Job Order Number: 173662
Date Posted to Web: April 28, 2008

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a master’s degree in social work, counseling, or other master’s degree approved by the North Dakota Board of Counseling Examiners, and licensure as a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) or LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor).

If unable to find qualified applicants, will consider underfilling as a Human Relations Counselor (4142), which requires a master’s degree in social work, counseling or other master’s degree approved by the ND Board of Counseling Examiners licensure as an LCSW (Licensed Certified Social Worker) or an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor).

Qualified applicants must have ability to work with people, possess excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills; ability to handle multiple tasks, ability to work without direct supervision, and experience using general office equipment and computer skills.

Preference will be given to applicants who have significant experience working with adults and children who have received services from the child welfare system and have third party reimbursement in ND.

Application Procedures:

RE-ADVERTISED TO EXTEND THE CLOSING DATE AND CHANGE THE JOB ORDER #. SAME REQUISITION #. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY AS THEY ARE BEING CONSIDERED.

Complete a State of ND Application for Employment (SFN 10950), which may be obtained at: http://www.nd.gov/hrms/jobs/apps/application.htm or from any ND Job Service Office.
Please include the position # and requisition # on your application. Also, provide specific details regarding how your education, experience and skills will qualify you for this position. A cover letter and resume may be included.
All application material must be received on or before the closing date at the following address: Department of Human Services, HR Division, 600 East Boulevard Avenue Dept 325, Bismarck ND 58505-0250; Fax: 701-328-1030; E-mail: dhshr@nd.gov

For More Information, Assistance or Accommodation Contact: Sally Tobin, Supervisor
Employing Unit: Southeast Human Service Center
Section: Acute Services
Telephone Number: 701-298-4419
TTY Number: 701-298-4450

Summary of Work:

Clinician will provide mental health evaluation, treatment and case management to children and families who have severe emotional disorders/severe mental illness. The primary treatment modality will be family therapy but will also include individual therapy, parent guidance, and case management. The successful candidate will work closely with the multi-disciplinary treatment team. Some outreach services and travel may be required. Knowledge of community systems of care, case management, wrap around philosophy, substance abuse and family therapy models essential. Documentation via electronic record is required.

Benefits:
The ND Department of Human Services offers challenging work opportunities, a full range of employee benefits including a comprehensive employer-paid health plan, paid leave, a retirement plan, flexible work hours, and more. For more information, contact our website at: http://www.nd.gov/dhs.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The employing agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

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