Program Therapist - Outpatient
About The Position
At Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch, Program Therapists are members of an interdisciplinary care team serving youth experiencing emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric challenges. They provide evidence-based interventions to promote the mental health and well-being of youth on their caseload, conduct assessments, and develop treatment plans based on varying diagnoses. The role also involves working with funding agencies and complying with external contract requirements and federal and state guidelines. The therapist provides services in school, community, and home settings, both in person and through telehealth. They maintain required clinical documentation and program quality standards, collaborate with treatment team members and community stakeholders, and support youth and families through therapy, consultation, advocacy, and crisis intervention. The starting salary depends on education and relevant experience and reflects steps 1–5 of an 11-step pay schedule.
Requirements
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Pass criminal record and child abuse registry background checks as required by the State of Montana.
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a similar field from an accredited university, from a 60-credit-hour program.
- Current Montana SWLC, PCLC, or MFLC license for Program Therapist 1; or current Montana LCSW, LCPC, or MFLT license for Program Therapist 2.
- License to operate a passenger vehicle.
- Ability to build therapeutic rapport with youth and families.
- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with the treatment team.
- Ability to adhere to applicable codes of ethics, including the Child and Youth Worker Code of Ethics, National Association of Social Workers Code, and American Psychological Association Code.
- Ability and willingness to maintain and enhance clinical skills.
- Knowledge of professional therapeutic boundaries and confidentiality with youth and families.
- Knowledge of behavior modification and age-appropriate youth development.
- Good computer skills and ability to quickly learn and use YBGR-selected software solutions.
- Good judgment and decision-making skills.
- Self-motivation, self-discipline, diligence, and forward thinking.
- Ability to prioritize team success and define success collectively.
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with others.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy and therapeutic interventions to youth in school, community, and home settings while maintaining program financial viability.
- Conduct mental health clinical assessments for youth in school, community, and home settings.
- Encourage and engage in interactions with parents, guardians, and caregivers.
- Provide services to youth and families in person and via telehealth.
- Intervene in crises calmly and appropriately while maintaining staff and youth safety.
- Complete, submit, and verify the accuracy of initial assessments, treatment plans, therapy notes, and other required clinical documentation, while maintaining PQI standards set by CBS Administrators.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with treatment team members and stakeholders, including regular communication through treatment team and staff meetings.
- Participate in peer supervision individually or in a group, as directed by the supervisor.
- Attend meetings; consult with and advocate for youth with schools; participate in CST/IEP meetings as needed; coordinate services with community agencies; and cooperate with other providers to meet youth and system needs.
- Maintain working knowledge of Montana Medicaid and YBGR Mental Health Center Licensure rules and regulations.
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Job Type
Full-time
