School-based Behavioral Health Therapist | Kalispell Schools

Logan Health Medical Center • Kalispell, MT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Logan Health is hiring a Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, or LCPC) for its school-based behavioral health team. The position splits time between Glacier High School and Rankin Elementary School in Kalispell, Montana, providing support to students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. The therapist must be able to adapt between elementary and high school settings and work with developmental needs, at-risk situations, and clinical interventions. The role requires sound clinical judgment, independent work, collaboration, and adaptability to technology and new systems.

The therapist triages referrals; conducts initial and comprehensive assessments, including diagnostic and risk evaluations; and contributes to multidisciplinary treatment planning and care coordination. Depending on the assigned area, services may include individual, group, and family therapy, clinical case management, outreach, crisis management, consultation, and education. The therapist documents services in the electronic medical record, coordinates transitions and referrals, connects patients and families with community resources, and serves as an advocate and liaison with healthcare professionals. The role must comply with applicable legal, regulatory, reporting, and professional practice standards. Specific duties may vary based on departmental needs.

The schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with eight-hour day shifts. Schedules may be adjusted to accommodate the position and organizational needs. Employment offers are contingent on passing pre-employment screening, including criminal background, reference, drug, health and immunization, and physical-demand screenings.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related counseling field.
• Current Montana LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT license, or obtain the license before the hire date.
• Experience working in a school-based environment with a Kindergarten-through-12th-grade population.
• Experience working with developmental needs, at-risk situations, and clinical interventions.
• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively.
• Flexibility to switch between elementary and high school environments.
• Proficiency with technology and the ability to adapt to new systems.
• RQI Responder certification within seven days of hire or transfer, or before independent patient care, whichever comes first.
• Knowledge or experience with behavioral health disorders and treatment modalities.
• Strong organizational, detail-oriented, self-starting, critical-thinking, and prioritization skills; ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to teamwork and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for communicating with varied audiences.
• Interpersonal skills to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Successfully obtain de-escalation training within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of evidence-based practice and experience in assessment, crisis assessment, brief therapies, and clinical case management.
• Ability to analyze, intervene, and evaluate psychosocial theories and methods relevant to assigned areas.
• Knowledge of cultural, ethnic, social, historical, and spiritual issues relevant to mental health treatment.

Responsibilities

• Triage provider referrals and maintain ongoing liaison with relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct initial and comprehensive assessments, including diagnostic evaluation, risk assessment, behavioral systems review, and level-of-care assessment.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment teams and provide consultation and education services.
• Coordinate patient transitions into services and discharges from treatment.
• Coordinate care, admissions, and referrals with appropriate stakeholders.
• Complete progress notes and document services in the electronic medical record according to department protocol.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy, clinical case management, and outreach services as applicable to assigned areas.
• Participate in developing individual and group treatment plans using brief psychotherapeutic, psychosocial, and psychoeducational approaches.
• Provide crisis management as applicable to assigned areas.
• Coordinate community resources with medical, clinical, and support staff to meet identified patient and family needs.
• Serve as a patient advocate and liaison with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements, reporting obligations, and practice standards within scope of practice.
• Work across Glacier High School and Rankin Elementary School settings to support students in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Benefits

• Competitive, affordable benefits package.
• Logan Health Fitness Center membership discount.
• 401(k) with generous immediate employer match.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Free supervision if hired as a licensure candidate.
• Supportive behavioral health leadership team and organization committed to access to community mental health care.
• Newly increased pay rates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level