LCPC/LCSW - Community Support Services (Great Falls, MT)

AWARE is a compassionate and fully engaged team dedicated to providing the best possible care to clients—adults, children, and families—helping them become active and vital members of their community while focusing on personal growth. We foster a supportive and inclusive work environment where all team members feel valued and respected, offering competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

About the role

Provides clinical program supervision and conducts one-to-one counseling sessions to assist clients with mental health issues. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to plan, coordinate, and monitor treatment progress while maintaining accurate electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical program supervision according to administrative rule and corporate policy for assigned programs.
• Counsels clients in one-to-one sessions to assist with mental health issues.
• Interviews clients, reviews records, and confers with professionals to evaluate mental conditions.
• Collaborates with supervisors, directors, physicians, and other professionals to plan and coordinate treatment based on client needs and strengths.
• Monitors, evaluates, and records client progress toward treatment goals.
• Refers clients and family members to community resources, ensuring service efficacy.
• Provides clinical assistance to other staff as needed.
• Spends time with clients and families to assist with problem-solving and treatment plan adjustments.
• Participates in treatment team meetings and reports behavioral/emotional observations to modify plans as needed.
• Utilizes H.E.L.P. (including therapeutic holds) when a client is a danger to self or others; performs basic First Aid/CPR as needed.
• Attends mandatory training, in-services, staff meetings, and corporate committees.
• Develops crisis plans with caregivers, including 24/7 direct and telephonic response options.
• Accurately records data in AWARE’s Electronic Medical Records System.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (MS, MA, PhD) in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Current LCPC or LCSW license (must maintain for continued employment).
• One (1) year of direct work experience.
• Knowledge of human behavior, therapy/counseling principles, and customer service processes.
• Valid Montana Driver’s License (or willingness to obtain one).
• Acceptable driving record, criminal background check, and protective services background check.

Skills

• Psychology: Knowledge of human behavior, individual differences, psychological research methods, and assessment/treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Therapy and Counseling: Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of mental dysfunctions.
• Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles for assessing client needs, meeting service standards, and evaluating satisfaction.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401k retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Advancement
• Professional Development opportunities

Pay

$60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year (starting salary).

Schedule

Full-time, on-site position in Great Falls, MT.