Program Therapist - Assessment

Position Summary: To provide clinical mental health assessments and services to youth and families across the state of Montana. The clinical assessment determines if a youth clinically qualifies for professional therapeutic services to youth with emotional and psychiatric problems and their families. Services are provided in an effort to create an improved quality of life for youth and their families while maintaining appropriate professional relationships & documentation.

Starting Salary Range: Salary reflects steps 1-5 of an 11-step pay schedule. The starting salary will be determined based on the applicants education and relevant experience.

- Current Montana SWLC, or PCLC, or MFLC range is $2,087.70 - $2,349.72 biweekly

- Current Montana LCSW, or LCPC, or MLFT range is $2,374.53 - $2,672.55 biweekly

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

- Provides clinical mental health assessments for youth and families seeking therapeutic professional services via telehealth or in-person.

- Complete, submit and verify accuracy of paperwork including but not limited to, clinical mental health assessments, admission criteria, and intake paperwork.

- Provides clinical consultation to treatment team members as needed.

- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with treatment team members and stakeholders and engage in regular communication through attendance and participation at treatment team and staff meetings.

- Intervene in crisis in a calm appropriate manner that maintains staff and youth safety.

- Involved in peer supervision, whether individually or in a group setting, as directed by supervisor.

- May be expected to provide individual, group and family therapy to clients in other YBGR programs.

- Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of Montana Medicaid and YBGR's Mental Health Center Licensure rules and regulations.

- Contribute to the strategic goals and outcomes of the agency as measured by the development and achievement of individual, departmental, and organizational goals and outcomes. Participate in Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) goals of the organization both individually and as a team member.

- Deal constructively and helpfully with all other members of the organization.

- Fully support and model the mission and values of YBGR.

- Adhere to all policies, systems, safety requirements, and procedures of the organization.

- Take the initiative to identify problems and seek out solutions.

- Be a professional representative of the organization to those outside it.

- Participate and engage in monthly supervision/coaching meetings with the supervisor.

- Be aware of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of persons served.

- Participate in required training as appropriate to the position and beneficial to YBGR.

- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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- 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.

- Previous Professional Experience: Preferred: Professional experience in child/adolescent diagnosing of serious emotional disturbances, clinical management within multi-disciplinary treatment team setting, and psychological assessment & treatment youth and families.

- Education: Masters degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or similar field of study from an accredited university. (60 Credit Hour Program)

- Professional License

Program Therapist 1 - Current Montana SWLC, or PCLC, or MFLC

- Program Therapist 2 - Current Montana LCSW, or LCPC, or MFLT

- License to operate a passenger vehicle.

Required Abilities/Skills

- Ability to relate and build rapport with youth and families therapeutically.

- Ability to make a clinical determination with confidence and clarity

- Ability to adhere to code 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 able to quickly learn and use YBGR selected software solutions.

- Proficient with video technology

- Good judgment and decision-making skills

- Demonstrate being self-motivated, self-disciplined, and diligent with forward thinking.

- Demonstrate the ability to think of their team over self and define success collectively rather than individually.

- The ability to effectively interact and communicate with others. These skills are essential for building and maintaining relationships, collaborating with colleagues, resolving conflicts, and navigating various social situations.

- Demonstrate the following values.

Faith - is being sure of successfully achieving our mission, based upon our 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 is the use of any resource or talent entrusted to YBGR to fulfill the mission and values.