Lead Clinical Therapist - Boulder, MT

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch; Boulder (MT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Clinical Staff member to provide therapeutic services and supervision within a supportive environment. This role emphasizes delivering individual, family, and group therapy, while ensuring compliance with documentation and treatment protocols. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in a relevant field and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. Join a mission-driven organization that values integrity, faith, and stewardship, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth in need. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field required.
• Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy using the YBGR clinical model.
• Complete treatment supervision documentation and ensure timely therapy-related records.

Skills

Supervision of clinical staff

Therapeutic interventions

Documentation and record-keeping

Client transport and business travel

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology

Master’s degree in Social Work

Master’s degree in Counseling

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Boulder - Boulder, MT

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Salary Range: $56969.41 - $71147.18 Salary

Position Summary: The Lead Clinical Staff’s primary functions are completing initial and annual clinical assessment, determining clinical eligibility for services, providing ongoing individual, family and group therapy for all clients requiring this service including clients in any service or location either in person or by Tele-Mental Health; and, providing ongoing treatment supervision activities for all clinical staff assigned to them.

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 $56,969.41- $62,347.38
• Current Montana LCSW, or LCPC, or MFLT range is $64,874.31- $71,147.18

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Participate in treatment team meetings and provide ongoing supervision for clinical/group home staff.

• Guide clinical discussions during weekly reviews and monitor treatment plan effectiveness and provide retraining for psychoeducational material to Day Treatment Aides and Group Home Counselors.

• Complete all treatment supervision documentation, accurately record billable hours, and ensure timely completion of therapy-related documentation.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy, utilizing the YBGR clinical model, with priority given to youth in Therapeutic Group Home and Day Treatment services.
• Coordinate therapy services, complete documentation for authorizations, and participate in crisis on-call rotations.
• Communicate with Home/Program Manager and other staff as needed on progress, problems, etc. as directed and obtain prior approval from Home/Program Manager for special activities and out of town travel.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 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.
• Education: Master’s 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

• Participate in treatment team meetings and provide ongoing supervision for clinical/group home staff.
• Guide clinical discussions during weekly reviews and monitor treatment plan effectiveness.
• Complete all treatment supervision documentation, accurately record billable hours, and ensure timely completion of therapy-related documentation.
• Distribute necessary paperwork to relevant parties and complete Client Incident Reports and Service Transition Discharge Summaries as required.
• Meet productivity/client service requirements and safely operate vehicles for client transport and business travel.
• Engage in regular supervision and meetings, including those required for licensure candidates.
• Develop a personal and professional growth plan and fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by management.
• 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.
• Willingness and ability to obtain certification in First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention.