Clinical Therapist Supervisor

State of Montana • Deer Lodge, MT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Therapist Supervisor works at Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge, Montana, guiding a team that delivers evidence-based mental health services to incarcerated individuals. The role oversees clinical operations, supports staff development, collaborates across facilities, and helps shape high-quality, trauma-informed care. This leadership contributes to rehabilitation and community safety.

The position provides fiscal, administrative, and clinical supervision to licensed and unlicensed mental health staff, mental health technicians, interns, and other assigned personnel. It works with Department administration, contracted providers, facility teams, and Clinical Services Division leadership to promote continuity and quality of care, and participates in ongoing quality-improvement efforts.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a human services field from a nationally accredited university, with a relevant major or specialty such as counseling, psychology, social work, or a closely related specialty.
• Licensing as a Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, or Professional Counselor (LCSW, LCPC).
• Two or more years of direct mental health care provider supervisory or management work experience.
• Successful applicants are subject to a criminal history check, child/patient/offender abuse registry checks, reference checks, and a Medicaid Fraud check.
• Must meet the stated Prison Rape Elimination Act disqualification criteria.
• Must satisfy employment eligibility verification through E-Verify.

Nice To Haves

• Correctional mental health care experience is preferred.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based mental health services that meet departmental, state, and national standards.
• Provide professional direction, coordination, and leadership to a multidisciplinary team delivering active mental health treatment.
• Maintain fiscal, administrative, and clinical supervision of licensed and unlicensed mental health staff, mental health technicians, interns, and additional assigned personnel.
• Collaborate with Department administration, contracted providers, facility teams, and Clinical Services Division leadership to ensure continuity and quality of offender care.
• Participate actively in the Clinical Services Division’s Continuous Quality Improvement efforts, shaping policies, practices, and service delivery standards.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and generous State of Montana benefits.
• State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

What This Job Offers

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