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 applicant’s 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:

1. Provides clinical mental health assessments for youth and families seeking therapeutic professional services via telehealth or in-person.
2. Complete, submit and verify accuracy of paperwork including but not limited to, clinical mental health assessments, admission criteria, and intake paperwork.
3. Provides clinical consultation to treatment team members as needed.
4. 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.
5. Intervene in crisis in a calm appropriate manner that maintains staff and youth safety.
6. Involved in peer supervision, whether individually or in a group setting, as directed by supervisor.
7. May be expected to provide individual, group and family therapy to clients in other YBGR programs.
8. Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of Montana Medicaid and YBGR's Mental Health Center Licensure rules and regulations.
9. 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.
10. Deal constructively and helpfully with all other members of the organization.
11. Fully support and model the mission and values of YBGR.
12. Adhere to all policies, systems, safety requirements, and procedures of the organization.
13. Take the initiative to identify problems and seek out solutions.
14. Be a professional representative of the organization to those outside it.
15. Participate and engage in monthly supervision/coaching meetings with the supervisor.
16. Be aware of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of persons served.
17. Participate in required training as appropriate to the position and beneficial to YBGR.
18. Other duties as assigned.