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. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, engaging with families, and ensuring compliance with external requirements.

Daily And Monthly Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group, and family therapy in school/community/home settings.
• Mentally assesses youth in these settings 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 paperwork for all services, adhering to PQI standards.
• Maintains effective working relationships with treatment team members and stakeholders.
• Attends and participates in treatment team and staff meetings.
• Participates in peer supervision and consultations with schools and CST/IEP meetings.
• Coordinates services with community agencies and collaborates with other providers.
• Maintains knowledge of Montana Medicaid and YBGR's Mental Health Center Licensure rules and regulations.

Qualifications

• Age 21 or older
• Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance: Must pass required background checks.
• Education: Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field from an accredited university (60 credit hour program).
• Licenses: Program Therapist 1 - Current Montana SWLC, PCLC, or MFLC; Program Therapist 2 - Current Montana LCSW, PCLC, or MFTL.
• Licenses to operate a passenger vehicle.

Required Abilities/Skills

• Ability to relate and build rapport with youth and families therapeutically.
• Collaboration and cooperation with the treatment team.
• Adherence 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.
• Continuous skill enhancement and maintenance of professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• 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, prioritizing the team's success over personal gain.
• Values: Faith, Integrity, Relationship, Stewardship.