Program Therapist - Outpatient
About The Position
At Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch, Program Therapists are integral members of the 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 for varying diagnoses. The role also involves working with funding agencies and complying with external contract requirements and federal and state guidelines. Therapists provide services in school, community, and home settings, including individual, group, and family therapy, mental health assessments, and therapeutic interventions. They engage with youth and families both in person and through telehealth, support caregivers, respond to crises, and coordinate care with treatment teams, schools, and community agencies. Accurate clinical documentation and compliance with applicable standards and regulations are essential. The starting salary is determined by education and relevant experience and reflects steps 1–5 of an 11-step pay schedule. For current Montana SWLC, PCLC, or MFLC credentials, the stated range is $2,087.70–$2,349.72 biweekly. For current Montana LCSW, LCPC, or MLFT credentials, the stated range is $2,374.53–$2,672.55 biweekly.
Requirements
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Pass the criminal record and child abuse registry background check required by the State of Montana.
- Hold a master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a similar field from an accredited university, from a 60-credit-hour program.
- For Program Therapist 1: hold a current Montana SWLC, PCLC, or MFLC credential.
- For Program Therapist 2: hold a current Montana LCSW, LCPC, or MFLT license.
- Hold a license to operate a passenger vehicle.
- Be able to build therapeutic rapport with youth and families and work cooperatively with the treatment team.
- 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.
- Be willing and able to maintain and enhance clinical skills.
- Understand and maintain professional therapeutic boundaries and confidentiality with youth and families.
- Have knowledge of behavior modification and age-appropriate youth development.
- Have good computer skills and be able to quickly learn and use YBGR-selected software solutions.
- Demonstrate good judgment and decision-making, self-motivation, self-discipline, diligence, and forward thinking.
- Communicate and interact effectively with others to build and maintain relationships, collaborate, resolve conflicts, and navigate social situations.
- Demonstrate the stated values of Faith, Integrity, Relationship, and Stewardship.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy and therapeutic interventions to youth in school, community, and home settings while maintaining the program's 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 via telehealth.
- Intervene in crises calmly and appropriately while maintaining the safety of staff and youth.
- Complete, submit, and verify the accuracy of initial assessments, treatment plans, therapy notes, and other required clinical documentation while meeting PQI standards established by the CBS Administrators.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with treatment team members and stakeholders, including regular communication 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 and provide consultation and advocacy 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 youth-system needs.
- Maintain working knowledge of Montana Medicaid and Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch Mental Health Center licensure rules and regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
