Hospitalist Primary Therapist (.875 FTE)

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver individual, family, and group therapy
• Complete assessments, behavior plans, treatment, and discharge planning
• Collaborate closely with physicians and nursing staff to ensure integrated care
• Lead discharge safety planning and psychoeducation
• Serve as a key advocate for the patient and family
• Participate in daily rounds and treatment planning meetings
• Support families in understanding diagnoses and navigating care systems

Ideal Characteristics:

• Clinical Expertise: Strong knowledge of child/adolescent psychiatric disorders, skilled in individual, group, and family therapy, and experienced in crisis and safety planning.
• Effective Communicator: Empathetic, clear, and confident with patients, families, and care teams.
• Collaborative: Works well in multidisciplinary teams and values integrated care.
• Emotionally Resilient: Maintains boundaries, manages stress professionally, and practices self-care.
• Organized: Timely with documentation, handles caseloads efficiently, and follows clinical protocols.
• Ethical & Trauma-Informed: Acts with integrity, applies trauma-informed care, and advocates for patients.

Why Join Shodair?

• Make a Real Impact- Help children heal and grow through trauma-informed, meaningful therapy.
• Collaborative Team- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team that values your expertise.
• Work-Life Balance- Enjoy a 7-on, 7-off schedule for focused work and real rest.
• Grow Clinically- Use and expand your skills in a high-acuity psychiatric setting.
• Supportive Culture- Join a mission-driven team that prioritizes wellness and professional development.
• Statewide Purpose- Be part of Montana’s only acute pediatric psychiatric hospital—where your work matters.

What You Bring:

• A Master's or Doctorate in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or related field
• Montana licensure (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Psychologist)
• Two years of experience working with children with serious emotional disturbance (preferred)
• Expertise in individual, group, and family therapy
• Ability to manage crisis, lead therapeutic interventions, and build trust with patients and families

Pay & Benefits:

• Competitive salary starting at $78,652.00 annually for Master's degree holders and $84,694.00 annually for fully licensed applicants.
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid Medical and vision, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a 6% employer paid 403B contribution, and much more!