Mental Health Therapist (Licensed or In-Training)

Winds of Change • Missoula, MT

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About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist provides clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapeutic services to adults and youth within the Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) and Seriously Disturbed Mental Illness (SDMI) populations. The role includes evidence-based individual and group therapy, clinical consultation, and treatment coordination to support clients’ mental health and well-being.

The position may be filled by a licensed therapist or a therapist in training. Licensed clinicians must maintain current Montana licensure and meet applicable continuing education and professional requirements. Therapists in training must actively pursue Montana licensure as an LCPC or LCSW and participate in required clinical supervision.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or another recognized clinical discipline.
• Licensed therapist: current Montana licensure as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Therapist in training: meet applicable Montana requirements for an in-training practitioner under ARM 37.88.901(9).
• Therapist in training: actively pursue Montana licensure as an LCPC or LCSW, including required clinical supervision.
• Licensed therapist: minimum of one year of experience as a licensed clinician in the mental health field.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality, and demonstrate discretion.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, personal responsibility, follow-through, and a positive attitude.
• Meet established productivity standards.
• Ability to work effectively with adults and youth experiencing mental health challenges.

Nice To Haves

• Therapist in training: one year of experience as a Case Manager or in another position working with the SDMI population is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments, provide diagnoses, and develop treatment recommendations for adults and youth.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on client needs, diagnoses, and treatment goals.
• Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based practices appropriate to clients’ diagnoses and presenting concerns.
• Provide clinical consultation for the crisis line as needed.
• Attend weekly clinical meetings and participate in clinical collaboration.
• Meet established productivity requirements, including a minimum of 60% productivity for licensed clinicians or applicable standards for therapists in training.
• Complete required documentation, including progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, and other clinical paperwork, in the electronic health record by 9 AM the following day.
• Complete assigned daily task lists and follow through on responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Maintain current Montana licensure and comply with applicable continuing education and professional requirements if licensed.
• Actively pursue Montana licensure as an LCPC or LCSW and participate in required clinical supervision if in training.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations and confidentiality requirements.
• Maintain regular attendance and professional appearance and hygiene in accordance with workplace culture.

Benefits

• Supervision provided
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Paid time off
• Sick time
• Flexible scheduling

What This Job Offers

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