Clinical Therapist

Munro Footwear Group; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 121,228,800 - 128,116,800; Full time

Job summary

Montana Department of Corrections is seeking a Clinical Therapist to deliver trauma‑informed, evidence‑based therapy to inmates within a secure facility in Boulder, MT. The role emphasizes reducing crisis incidents, improving emotional regulation, and promoting pro‑social behavior under structured conditions.

You will join a multidisciplinary team and must hold or be eligible for LAC/LCPC or LCSW licensure, with a plan to obtain within one year.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology or counseling.
• 1 year of job‑related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical therapy to incarcerated individuals in a secure prison setting.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including security and medical staff.
• Deliver evidence‑based and trauma‑informed therapies to address trauma, substance use, and mental illness.
• Balance clinical care with security protocols and maintain professional boundaries.

Skills

Licensure eligibility: LAC/LCPC or LCS

1 year of related experience

Education

Master’s degree in social work, psychology or counseling

Job description

Job Description - Clinical Therapist (26141499)

Position Title: Clinical Therapist (26141499)

Riverside

Boulder, MT

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community, the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!

The Rehabilitation and Enterprise Division ensures the physical and mental well-being of inmates, delivers educational and vocational opportunities within prisons, and oversees community facilities dedicated to successfully reintegrating offenders into Montana communities. Join the team responsible for building better tomorrows today!

As a Clinical Therapist working within a secure prison, you will play a pivotal role in addressing the complex mental health and behavioral needs of an incarcerated population. Your work will directly support institutional safety by reducing crisis incidents, improving emotional regulation, and fostering pro‑social behavior among residents.

Through the delivery of evidence‑based and trauma‑informed therapeutic services, you will help individuals confront the underlying factors contributing to criminal behavior, including trauma, substance use, and chronic mental illness. Your interventions will promote accountability, enhance coping skills, and support long‑term behavior change within a highly structured environment.

Operating as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside security staff, medical providers, and case managers, you will help create a safer and more rehabilitative facility culture. Your ability to balance clinical care with security protocols, maintain strong professional boundaries, and build trust in a correctional setting will be essential to your success.

The impact of your work extends beyond the facility walls. By preparing individuals for eventual reentry, you will help reduce recidivism, strengthen community outcomes, and contribute to the long‑term safety and well‑being of communities across Montana.

The first review of applications will be July 17, 2026.

Qualifications

The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology or counseling.
• 1 year of job‑related experience.

Must be licensed or able to be dually licensed as a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or a Licensed Social Worker (LCSW).

May consider a candidacy license if able to receive either license within one year.

Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

To initiate an application and be considered, you must attach your resume, cover letter, and mark the attachments as a “Relevant File”. In your cover letter, state why you are applying for the position and anything that makes you uniquely qualified. Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

Successful applicants will be subject to:

• Criminal history check
• Reference checks

The Department of Corrections participates in E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing form I‑9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E‑Verify, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ .

Notices

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) - Any person who has 1) engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution; 2) been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or 3) been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in activity as described in the latter, are not qualified for this position.

Tobacco Free - The use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes is prohibited in Department of Corrections buildings. In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is prohibited.

Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary

$43.05 - $43.05 per hour. Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible. Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan.

Number of Openings

1

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location

Boulder

Agency

Department of Corrections

Union

Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posting Date

July 14, 2026

Closing Date

Ongoing

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter, Resume

Contact

Name: Paula Plattner | Email: [e-mail] | Phone: [phone]

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.