Licensed Counselor

Top Dog Recruiting; Shelby (MT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement match

PTO 4 weeks

CME allowance

Licensing reimbursement

Malpractice coverage

Collaborative team

Autonomy & flexible workloads

Job summary

Top Dog Recruiting seeks a Licensed Counselor (LCPC or LCSW) to join a growing behavioral health team in Shelby, MT. The role combines outpatient and school-based services in a rural setting, with flexible options and a Monday–Friday schedule or four 10-hour days.

You will provide counseling to children and adults, perform assessments, develop treatment plans, document care, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Active LCPC or LCSW licensure required.
• Fully licensed only (no provisional licenses).
• Open to all experience levels, including newly licensed clinicians.
• Willing and comfortable working with children.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient counseling services to children and adults.
• Work across two settings: School-based health center (approx. 3 days/week) and main outpatient clinic.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans, and document care per 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 state and organizational requirements.
• Deliver patient-centered care with flexibility in session length and treatment approach.

Skills

Active LCPC or LCSW license

Willing to work with children

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