Adult, Child and Family Therapist

Mountain Home Montana•Missoula, MT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Mountain Home is seeking a full-time Adult, Child, & Family 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
Highly organized, motivated, and detail-oriented
Excellent communication skills
Commitment to racial equity and social justice

Nice To Haves

Inclusive leadership, management, and relationship-building skills
Ability to develop others through coaching, training, and feedback
Ability to delegate effectively
Ability to juggle multiple projects, plan backward, anticipate obstacles, and find alternative paths when needed
Dependability through commitment to schedule and tasks
Ability to speak clearly and professionally in person, on the phone, or via email
Ability to communicate well with clients, staff, and community members
Honesty and genuineness
Recognition of the role of gender, race, income, age, and other identities in shaping client needs
Self-awareness of how identities show up in the work
Willingness to reflect on and act on feedback with an eye toward continuous learning about justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion

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