Program Therapist - Outpatient

About the Role

At Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch, Program Therapists are an integral part of the interdisciplinary care team for youth experiencing emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric challenges. They provide evidence-based interventions to promote the mental health and well-being of the youth on their caseload. This position involves conducting assessments and developing treatment plans based on varying diagnoses, working with different funding agencies, and complying with external contract requirements and federal and state guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group, and family therapy, as well as therapeutic intervention and mental health clinical assessments to youth in school, community, and home settings while maintaining financial viability of the program.
• Encourages and engages in parent/guardian/caregiver interactions, including in-person and telehealth sessions.
• Intervenes in crises calmly and appropriately to maintain staff and youth safety.
• Completes, submits, and verifies accuracy of paperwork, including initial assessments, treatment plans, therapy notes, and other required clinical documentation, while maintaining PQI standards.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with treatment team members and stakeholders, engaging in regular communication through attendance and participation at treatment team and staff meetings.
• Participates in peer supervision, whether individually or in a group setting, as directed by supervisor.
• Attends meetings, provides consultation, and advocates for youth with schools, participates in CST/IEP meetings as needed, coordinates services with community agencies, and cooperates with other providers to meet youth and system needs.
• Maintains a working knowledge and understanding of Montana Medicaid and YBGR's Mental Health Center Licensure rules and regulations.

Requirements

• 21 years old or older.
• Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background check as required by the State of Montana.
• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a similar field of study from an accredited university (60 Credit Hour Program).
• Professional License:
  • Program Therapist 1: Current Montana SWLC, PCLC, or MFLC.
  • Program Therapist 2: Current Montana LCSW, LCPC, or MFLT.
• License to operate a passenger vehicle.

Skills

• Ability to relate and build rapport with youth and families therapeutically.
• Ability to work in cooperation and collaboration with the treatment team.
• Adherence to professional codes of ethics, including The Child and Youth Worker Code of Ethics, The National Association of Social Worker Code, and The American Psychological Association Code.
• Ability and willingness to maintain and enhance clinical skill set.
• Knowledge of and ability to maintain 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.
• Self-motivated, self-disciplined, and diligent with forward-thinking.
• Ability to prioritize team success over individual success.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for building and maintaining relationships, collaborating with colleagues, resolving conflicts, and navigating social situations.
• Demonstrates the following values:
  • Faith: Being sure of successfully achieving our mission based upon trust in a loving creator.
  • Integrity: Doing what is right, putting the needs of others above your own, and living by the highest values.
  • Relationship: Being committed to one another in a mutually respectful, dignified, healthy, and honoring manner.
  • Stewardship: The use of any resource or talent entrusted to YBGR to fulfill the mission and values.

Pay

Salary reflects steps 1-5 of an 11-step pay schedule. The starting salary will be determined based on the applicant’s education and relevant experience.

• Current Montana SWLC, PCLC, or MFLC range: $2,087.70 - $2,349.72 biweekly.
• Current Montana LCSW, LCPC, or MFLT range: $2,374.53 - $2,672.55 biweekly.