Adult, Child and Family Outpatient Therapist
About The Position
Mountain Home is seeking a full-time Adult, Child, & Family Outpatient Therapist to provide therapy to mothers and expecting mothers, children, and families. The ideal candidate has a thorough knowledge of trauma-informed care and maternal mental health and believes in a strengths-based approach with an understanding of the effects of trauma on children, adolescents, and adults. They remain calm in high-stress situations and can work without direct supervision. The position requires an advanced degree (MS, MA, Ph.D.) in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field and at least two years of direct work experience in the social work field, along with either current licensure as an LCSW or LCPC in the state of Montana or the ability to pursue licensure as an LCSW or LCPC within 90 days of hire. Supervision for licensure is provided. Mountain Home is a fast-growing 501(c)3 nonprofit (public student loan forgiveness employer!) based in Missoula. Our mission is to provide a safe home and nurturing community where young mothers discover their strengths, and children thrive. We have built an effective, holistic model of care that integrates supportive housing, mental health care, employment and education support, trauma-informed childcare, and more. We work closely with young families, donors, and community partners to build brighter futures, two generations at a time.
Requirements
- Advanced degree (MS, MA, Ph.D.) in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field
- At least two years of direct work experience in the social work field
- Current licensure as an LCSW or LCPC in the state of Montana or the ability to pursue licensure as an LCSW or LCPC within 90 days of hire
- Thorough knowledge of trauma-informed care and maternal mental health
- Belief in a strengths-based approach with an understanding of the effects of trauma on children, adolescents, and adults
- Ability to remain calm in high-stress situations
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Inclusive leadership, management, and relationship-building skills
- Highly organized, motivated, and detail-oriented
- Excellent communication skills
- Commitment to racial equity and social justice
Responsibilities
- Providing clinical services and assessments to clients, including a DSM-V Diagnosis
- Conducting initial intakes and initial and ongoing assessments for clients
- Providing group therapy sessions to a small group of enrolled clients
- Building rapport with clients while maintaining professional boundaries at all times
- Creating individual client treatment plans and crisis intervention plans
- Collaborating with the client’s care team for care coordination and treatment planning
- Maintaining assigned caseload and meeting reasonable productivity/billing expectations
- Assisting Mental Health Center staff in maintaining competent records
- Identifying and reporting all-important child or program needs to relevant personnel
- Participating in the crisis phone line rotation regularly
- Documenting dates, times, and progress notes for all meetings in an online database
- Meeting and maintaining billing hours expectations and documentation timelines
- Meeting regularly with your supervisor and attending team meetings and training
- Other appropriate and job-related tasks as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
