Adolescent Group Home Therapist - Trauma‑Informed Care

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, Inc.; Boulder (MT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch seeks a Group Home Therapist to join a multidisciplinary care team serving adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges. You will provide individual, family and group therapy while following trauma-informed practices and meeting funding and licensing requirements.

You will complete assessments, develop treatment plans, and document care consistent with internal standards and external guidelines. Strong ethics, teamwork, and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or counseling is required.
• Licensed professional status or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months.
• Trauma-informed care experience is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family and group therapy to youth in care.
• Complete clinical paperwork timely per standards and licensing rules.
• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans for varied diagnoses.
• Ensure compliance with ethics codes and program guidelines.
• Support supervision and training for interns and team members.

Skills

Rapport building

Team collaboration

Ethics adherence

Behavior modification knowledge

Child development knowledge

Computer skills

Judgment & decision-making

Professional boundaries

Education

Master's degree in social work, counseling, or similar field

Professional License

Tools

YBGR software solutions

Job description

Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch seeks a Group Home Therapist to join a multidisciplinary care team serving adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges. You will provide individual, family and group therapy while following trauma-informed practices and meeting funding and licensing requirements.

You will complete assessments, develop treatment plans, and document care consistent with internal standards and external guidelines. Strong ethics, teamwork, and communication are essential.