Program Therapist - Outpatient

Position Summary

At Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch, Program Therapists are integral members of the interdisciplinary care team, providing evidence-based interventions to support the mental health and well-being of youth facing emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric challenges. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, engaging with families, and ensuring compliance with external requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group, and family therapy in school, community, and home settings.
• Mentally assesses youth and documents services provided.
• Encourages and engages parents/guardians/caregivers in interactions.
• Engages in crisis intervention while maintaining staff and youth safety.
• Completes and verifies clinical documentation according to quality standards.
• Maintains and enhances clinical skills through peer supervision and consultations.
• Collaborates with treatment teams, schools, and community agencies.
• Maintains knowledge of Montana Medicaid and YBGR's Mental Health Center Licensure rules.

Qualifications

• Age 21 or older
• Criminal/Child Abuse Clearance: Required (State of Montana)
• Education: Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field from an accredited university (60 credit hour program)
• Professional License: Current Montana SWLC, PCLC, MFLC, LCSW, PCLC, MLFT
• Licenses to operate a passenger vehicle

Required Abilities/Skills

• Relate and build rapport with youth and families therapeutically
• Work collaboratively with treatment team
• Adhere to ethical codes including The Child and Youth Worker Code of Ethics, National Association of Social Worker Code, and American Psychological Association Code
• Maintain and enhance clinical skills
• Understand and maintain professional therapeutic boundaries and confidentiality
• Knowledge of behavior modification and age-appropriate youth development
• Good computer skills and ability to learn new software solutions
• Good judgment and decision-making skills
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and forward-thinking
• Team-oriented, collaborative, and conflict-resolving abilities
• Values: Faith, Integrity, Relationship, Stewardship