Program Therapist - School

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.

Daily And Monthly Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group, and family therapy, and mental health clinical assessments to youth in various settings.
• Encourages and engages in parent/guardian/caregiver interactions.
• Comfortably works with youth and families in person and via telehealth.
• Intervenes in crises in a calm, appropriate manner that ensures staff and youth safety.
• Completes, submits, and verifies the accuracy of paperwork, including initial assessments, treatment plans, therapy notes, and other required clinical documentation.
• Maintains professional therapeutic boundaries and confidentiality.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with treatment team members and stakeholders.
• Attends and participates in treatment team and staff meetings.
• Engages in peer supervision, either individually or in groups.
• Consults with and advocates for youth with schools, participates in CST/IEP meetings as needed, coordinates services with community agencies, and cooperates with other providers.
• Maintains a working knowledge of Montana Medicaid and YBGR's Mental Health Center Licensure rules and regulations.

Qualifications

• 21 years old or older
• Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance: Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background check as required by the State of Montana
• Education: Master’s degree in psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or similar field 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, PCLC, or LMFT
• Licenses to operate a passenger vehicle

Required Abilities/Skills

• Ability to relate and build rapport with youth and families therapeutically
• Ability to work in cooperation and collaboration with treatment team
• Ability to adhere to ethical codes including: The Child and Youth Worker Code of Ethics, The National Association of Social Worker Code, and The American Psychological Association Code
• 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-motivation, self-discipline, diligence, and forward-thinking
• Team-oriented mindset, ability to think of team success over individual success
• Values:
  • Faith - Trust in a loving creator
  • Integrity - Doing what is right, prioritizing others' needs
  • Relationship - Mutual respect, dignity, health, and honor
  • Stewardship - Using resources entrusted to YBGR to fulfill mission and values