Program Therapist - Assessment

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch•Billings, MT

1d•$2,088 - $2,673

About The Position

The Program Therapist provides clinical mental health assessments and services to youth and families across Montana. Assessments determine whether a youth clinically qualifies for professional therapeutic services for emotional and psychiatric problems. Services aim to improve quality of life for youth and families while maintaining professional relationships and documentation. Services may be delivered by telehealth or in person. The position completes and verifies assessment, admission-criteria, and intake paperwork; consults with treatment team members; communicates with team members and stakeholders; and responds appropriately to crises while maintaining staff and youth safety. The therapist may also provide individual, group, or family therapy to clients in other YBGR programs. The role contributes to agency goals and performance-quality-improvement work, participates in supervision and training, follows organizational policies and safety procedures, and represents and supports YBGR’s mission and values. The posted starting salary reflects steps 1–5 of an 11-step pay schedule and is determined by education and relevant experience. The listed ranges are $2,087.70–$2,349.72 biweekly for current Montana SWLC, PCLC, or MFLC credentials, and $2,374.53–$2,672.55 biweekly for current Montana LCSW, LCPC, or MLFT credentials.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Pass criminal-record and child-abuse-registry background checks required by the State of Montana.
Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a similar field from an accredited university; the program must be 60 credit hours.
Current Montana SWLC, PCLC, or MFLC for Program Therapist 1; current Montana LCSW, LCPC, or MFLT license for Program Therapist 2.
License to operate a passenger vehicle.
Ability to relate to youth and families and build therapeutic rapport.
Ability to make clinical determinations with confidence and clarity.
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.
Willingness and ability 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.
Proficiency with video technology.
Good judgment and decision-making skills.
Self-motivation, self-discipline, diligence, and forward thinking.
Ability to prioritize team success and define success collectively.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills for relationship-building, collaboration, conflict resolution, and navigating social situations.
Demonstrate YBGR's values of Faith, Integrity, Relationship, and Stewardship.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience diagnosing serious emotional disturbances in children or adolescents.
Professional experience with clinical management in a multidisciplinary treatment-team setting.
Professional experience in psychological assessment and treatment of youth and families.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical mental health assessments for youth and families seeking therapeutic services, via telehealth or in person.
Complete, submit, and verify the accuracy of clinical assessment, admission-criteria, intake, and other paperwork.
Provide clinical consultation to treatment team members as needed.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with treatment team members and stakeholders, including regular communication and participation in treatment team and staff meetings.
Intervene in crises calmly and appropriately while maintaining staff and youth safety.
Participate in peer supervision individually or in a group, as directed by the supervisor.
As needed, provide individual, group, and family therapy to clients in other YBGR programs.
Maintain working knowledge of Montana Medicaid and YBGR Mental Health Center licensure rules and regulations.
Contribute to agency strategic goals and outcomes through individual, departmental, and organizational goals.
Participate in the organization's Performance Quality Improvement goals as an individual and team member.
Work constructively and helpfully with other members of the organization.
Support and model YBGR's mission and values; adhere to organizational policies, systems, safety requirements, and procedures.
Identify problems proactively and seek solutions.
Represent the organization professionally to people outside it.
Participate in monthly supervision and coaching meetings with the supervisor.
Remain aware of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of people served.
Participate in required training appropriate to the role and beneficial to YBGR.
Perform other duties as assigned.