Licensed Counselor

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Shelby (MT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Malpractice coverage

Retirement match

Paid time off

CME allowance

Licensing reimbursement

Collaborative team

Clinician autonomy

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC seeks a Licensed Counselor (LCPC or LCSW) for a dual site role in Shelby, MT. The position covers a school-based health center and a community outpatient clinic, with flexible session lengths and a focus on children and adults.

We offer a full-time schedule, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM or four 10-hour days, and a compensation range of $33–$38 per hour with relocation incentives and a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Active LCPC or LCSW license required.
• Fully licensed only (no provisional licenses accepted).
• Open to all experience levels, including newly licensed clinicians.
• Willing to work with children.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient counseling to children and adults.
• Work across school-based health center and outpatient clinic.
• Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, document care.
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for holistic care.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
• Uphold ethics and comply with state and organizational requirements.
• Deliver patient-centered care with flexible session lengths.

Skills

LCPC license

LCSW license

Job description

Licensed Counselor (LCPC or LCSW)

Outpatient & School-Based Health Center | Rural Setting

Compensation: $33 - $38 per hour- Relocation incentive & sign on bonus

Location: Shelby, MT

Job Type: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM or four 10-hour days per week

We are seeking a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join a growing behavioral health team serving both a school-based health center and a community outpatient clinic.

This position is ideal for a counselor who values flexibility, autonomy in clinical practice, and meaningful work with both children and adults.

Responsibilities:

• Provide outpatient counseling services to children and adults
• Work across two settings: School-based health center (approximately 3 days per week) and Main outpatient clinic serving the general public
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans, and document care in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to patient needs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary clinical teams to support holistic patient care
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
• Uphold ethical standards and comply with all state and organizational requirements
• Deliver patient-centered care with flexibility in session length and treatment approach

Qualifications:

• Active LCPC or LCSW license required
• Fully licensed only (candidate or provisional licenses not accepted)
• Open to all experience levels, including newly licensed clinicians
• Candidates must be willing and comfortable working with children (specific pediatric experience is helpful but not required)

Benefits:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance
• (medical, dental, and vision)
• Federal Tort malpractice coverage
• 3% employer retirement match
• Paid Time Off: 4 weeks per year (includes vacation, sick, and holidays)
• CME allowance
• Licensing reimbursement
• Collaborative behavioral health department
• Emphasis on clinician autonomy, flexibility, and sustainable workloads