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.
• Maintains financial viability of the program by completing, submitting, and verifying paperwork including initial assessments, treatment plans, therapy notes, and other required clinical documentation.
• Engages in parent/guardian/caregiver interactions and intervenes in crises while ensuring staff and youth safety.
• Communicates regularly with treatment team members and stakeholders through meetings and consultations.
• Participates in peer supervision and attends meetings to advocate for youth with schools and coordinate services with community agencies.
• Maintains a working knowledge of Montana Medicaid and YBGR's Mental Health Center Licensure rules and regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• Must have a Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance.
• 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, LCPC, or MLFT.
• Licenses to operate a passenger vehicle.

Required Abilities/Skills

• Ability to relate and build rapport with youth and families therapeutically.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the treatment team and adhere to ethical codes.
• 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, and diligence.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Values: Faith, Integrity, Relationship, Stewardship.