Program Therapist - Outpatient

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch•Colstrip, MT

21h•$54,280 - $69,486•Onsite

About The Position

At Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch, Program Therapists are part of an interdisciplinary care team serving youth experiencing emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric challenges. They provide evidence-based interventions to support youth mental health and well-being, conduct clinical assessments, and develop treatment plans based on diagnoses. The role also involves working with funding agencies and complying with external contract requirements and federal and state guidelines. Therapy and related services are provided in school, community, and home settings, both in person and via telehealth. Therapists work with youth and their families or caregivers, respond to crises, complete required clinical documentation, collaborate with treatment teams and community stakeholders, and maintain knowledge of applicable Montana Medicaid and YBGR Mental Health Center Licensure requirements. The position is full-time and located in Colstrip, Montana. The listed salary range is $54,280.20–$69,486.30. Starting salary is based on education and relevant experience and reflects steps 1–5 of an 11-step pay schedule. Separate biweekly ranges are listed for therapists with specified Montana associate or independent licenses.

Requirements

Must be 21 years old or older.
Must 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, from a 60-credit-hour program.
Program Therapist 1: current Montana SWLC, PCLC, or MFLC license.
Program Therapist 2: current Montana LCSW, LCPC, or MFLT license.
License to operate a passenger vehicle.
Ability to relate to and build therapeutic rapport with youth and families.
Ability to cooperate and collaborate with the treatment team.
Ability to adhere to the Child and Youth Worker Code of Ethics, the National Association of Social Worker Code, and the American Psychological Association Code.
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.
Ability to be self-motivated, self-disciplined, diligent, and forward-thinking.
Ability to prioritize the team 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.
Provide mental health clinical assessments to 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 through 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, maintaining PQI standards established by CBS Administrators.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with treatment team members and stakeholders, communicating regularly through attendance and participation in treatment team and staff meetings.
Participate in peer supervision individually or in a group setting 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 address youth and youth-system needs.
Maintain working knowledge of Montana Medicaid and YBGR Mental Health Center Licensure rules and regulations.
Maintain and enhance clinical skills and adhere to applicable professional codes of ethics and therapeutic boundaries.