Clinical Therapist

State of Montana • Fremont, CA

23h

About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within Montana State Hospital. Clinical Therapists provide patient treatment to include individual therapy, group therapy, and psycho/educational services on and off treatment units at the Montana State Hospital. Responsibilities include providing clinical evaluation and assessment services; recommending and implementing therapeutic interventions and treatment approaches based on evaluation and assessment findings which may include discharge planning/placement; and assisting with social assessments and treatment plan production and coordination as needed. Why Join DPHHS Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a clinical treatment discipline that may include nursing, psychology, social work, rehabilitation therapy, or similar background involving the treatment of adult psychiatric patients.
• Two years of experience providing therapeutic mental health care to seriously mentally ill individuals.
• Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Professional Counselor (LCPC)
• Applicants with candidate licensure will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• providing clinical evaluation and assessment services
• recommending and implementing therapeutic interventions and treatment approaches based on evaluation and assessment findings which may include discharge planning/placement
• assisting with social assessments and treatment plan production and coordination as needed
• providing patient treatment to include individual therapy, group therapy, and psycho/educational services on and off treatment units at the Montana State Hospital

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• retirement plans
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• work/life balance
• eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• wide range of advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees