Direct therapeutic activities including individual, family, and group therapy to stabilize and promote mental health wellness for youth. Coordinate with behavioral specialists and school-based sites to implement comprehensive treatment and crisis plans.
Requirements summary
Requires a master's degree in social work or counseling and current Montana licensure as an LCSW, LCPC, or equivalent candidate status. Must possess a valid driver's license, personal vehicle, and strong knowledge of DSM V and childhood developmental stages.
Comprehensive School and Community Treatment: Full-Time / Exempt / Great Falls
Position Overview
A mental health professional directing therapeutic activities, individual, family and group therapy in the Comprehensive School and Community Treatment (CSCT) Program as part of a team to stabilize and promote mental health wellness. Plans, implements, and directs treatment and works with the CSCT Behavioral Specialist as well as the school-based sites in which the program is assigned.
Job Duties
Performs evaluations and individual, family, and group therapy.
Maintains complete clinical records on all clients, including accurate, thorough daily progress notes within 48 hours.
Completes necessary reports and assessments in timely manner in accordance with MRWH policy and CSCT procedure.
Bases assessments of children and adolescents on appropriate developmental theories. This assessment process will inherently involve the family, guardian or significant other.
Participates as a team member in provision of clinical direction in the development and implementation of programmatic activities.
Coordinates and participates in the formulation and implementation of treatment plans, which includes discharge and crisis planning.
Consistently exercises good judgement and exhibits emotional stability when responding in stressful or non-stressful situations.
Attends and participates in treatment team meetings, committees and professional meetings to present and assist in developing a comprehensive multidisciplinary program and ongoing review of treatment.
Provides psychoeducation to clients.
Facilitates milieu groups and socialization activities, and all other aspects of the program.
Performs emergency services both during and after normal work hours.
Improves skills and knowledge by reading the program manual and policy and procedures manual to understand the implementation of policies and procedures.
Demonstrates leadership by assuring integrity and quality assurance of CSCT program.
Consistently demonstrates the ability to establish and maintain good public relations with families, referral agencies and other community resources through appropriate organizational, written and verbal skills.
Provides consultation to other employees as requested and participates in staffing of cases.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Holidays
Health Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Pet Insurance
Flexible Work Schedule
Paid Birthday
401K Matching Contributions
Acts as the liaison between the CSCT program, the school district and MRWH.
Maintains a safe behavioral environment.
Participates in clinical supervision and completes applicable supervision logs.
Familiarity with MT Board of Behavioral Health licensing standards and maintain licensure applicant credentials.
Participates in in-service training and attends program staff meetings as directed by immediate supervisor. Required to complete 18 CEUs annually.
Provides transportation to clients in MRWH assigned vehicle (any transportation of clients in personal vehicle will assume responsibility to the employee’s personal liability and insurance). Must have valid driver’s license, current vehicle insurance and a personal vehicle.
Needs personal vehicle access to attend community meetings and carry out other assigned tasks.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a college or university with a master's degree in social work or counseling that leads to Montana licensure as a LCSW, LCPC or LFMT.
Two years’ experience with children is preferred, along with a thorough knowledge of emotionally disturbed youth. Other types of experience may be considered.
Currently licensed in Montana as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor. If unlicensed must be credentialed with MT Board of Behavioral Health as a Social Worker Licensure Candidate, Professional Counselor Licensure Candidate or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate-MFLC.
Must have a strong knowledge base in the following areas: developmental stages of childhood, theory and practice of mental health principles, and assessment using DSM V as well as familiarity with serious emotional disturbance criteria.
Travel required. Must have current MT Driver’s License, personal vehicle, and current vehicle insurance.
Practitioner in Training PCLC or SWLC Salary
$55,723.20 + DOE
Licensed Therapist
$62,067.20 + DOE
Benefits
401K Matching Contributions
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Flexible Work Schedule
Paid Holidays
Paid Birthday
Pet Insurance
All Positions at Many Rivers Whole Health must pass Background Checks and Motor Vehicle Record Check as well as a background check with DPHHS. Will be required to take Sexual Abuse Training.
About Us
Since 1976, we have been dedicated to 13 counties in Montana and seek to serve a variety of individuals and groups in all settings. We define resilience as the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress — such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems, or workplace, school place and financial stressors — alongside those of chronic, severe disabling behavioral health conditions. with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice.
We are committed to recruiting qualified employees, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of clients living in our 13 counties. Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for clients and employer of choice for employees and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity, safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, and a great work environment.
Our Mission
Many Rivers Whole Health partners with people and communities to serve the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – by providing expertise in wellness, mental health, and substance use disorders, addressing prevention and treatment with a recovery-based approach.
Vision
To be a community based, highly respected organization known for excellence in mental health and addiction recovery services, offering compassionate, client-focused, professional support.
Our Values
Ambassador of Many Rivers, Own it, Individuals Matter, Create Joy, Embrace Change, Show Up. Step In.
About Great Falls
Great Falls lies about halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks.
With close access to world class fishing and floating, not only on the Missouri River, but also several other lakes and rivers.
Great Falls is an active community within 1 hour of two local ski resorts.
We encourage a fun, collaborative work environment as well as a good work/home life balance.
If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic, impactful team, in a family friendly community, Great Falls and Many Rivers Whole Health is an excellent choice for you.
We would love to hear from you and discuss this opportunity.
Equal opportunity employer
Many Rivers Whole Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Market context
Montana youth therapy roles need licensed clinicians
In Montana, youth therapist roles are typically most competitive where agencies need clinicians who can work with children and adolescents, document clearly, and respond to behavioral health needs in community settings. This position stands out for requiring a master’s degree, Montana licensure or candidate status, and comfort with DSM-5 and developmental stages; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit before applying.
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