Mental Health Therapist or Social Worker

Psychiatric Medical Care • Shelby, MT

1d • $112,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist or Social Worker will join a new Senior Life Solutions program in Shelby, Montana, scheduled to open in March 2027, with staff beginning in February. The role provides intensive outpatient therapy to older adults, typically ages 65 and above, who experience depression and/or anxiety related to life changes associated with aging. The therapist collaborates with a small multidisciplinary team that includes a psychiatric physician, an RN Director, and a medical office coordinator. The program’s primary focus is group therapy, supplemented by individual sessions and family therapy as needed. Supervision may be available for provisionally licensed therapists; terms apply.

The position is onsite and follows a Monday–Friday schedule, with no weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities. Compensation is up to $112,000 per year, based on experience and licensure. The employer offers clinical resources and peer support, including online resources available 24/7, a group curriculum toolkit, peer-to-peer training, and training from former Senior Life Solutions employees.

Requirements

• Hold a state-recognized license in social work or counseling; examples include LISW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LMSW.
• Work with kindness and accountability to enhance the quality of life for patients.
• Successfully complete a full background check; drug testing may be included at times.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a small multidisciplinary team comprising a psychiatric physician, an RN Director, and a medical office coordinator to provide services to the senior population.
• Use evidence-based therapeutic approaches and develop, personalize, and update treatment plans with the team.
• Provide compliant documentation in accordance with Medicare guidelines and within designated timeframes.
• Provide group therapy as the program’s primary treatment approach.
• Provide individual therapy sessions.
• Provide family therapy as needed.
• Assist with local community education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Seven paid holidays off per year.
• PTO accrual.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching, vested on day one.
• Furthering education assistance.
• Online clinical resources available 24/7, including a group curriculum toolkit.
• Peer-to-peer training and support from experienced therapists and social workers.
• Training from former Senior Life Solutions employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed