School-based Behavioral Health Therapist | Kalispell Schools

Logan Health; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher pay rates

Benefits package

Fitness Center discount

401(k) with match

Employer paid life insurance

Supervision for licensure candidate

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Logan Health seeks a Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW/LMFT/LCPC) for a school-based role in Kalispell, MT. The position splits time between Glacier High School and Rankin Elementary, serving K–12 students with developmental needs, risk, and crisis support. Strong clinical judgment and collaboration are essential.

You will work in a team, use EMR systems, and participate in community resource coordination to ensure access to care. Competitive pay and benefits reflect the expertise you bring.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or related counseling field.
• Current Montana LCSW, LCPC or LMFT license or eligible by hire date.
• Experience working in a school-based environment with Kindergarten-12th grade population.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice and experience in assessment, crisis assessment, brief therapies, and clinical case management preferred.
• De-escalation training within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Triages referrals and maintains liaison with stakeholders for assigned areas.
• Performs initial/comprehensive assessments including diagnostic evaluation and risk assessment.
• Works as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing consultation and education.
• Coordinates patient transitions into services and discharges from treatment.
• Provides individual, group, and family therapy and outreach services to meet treatment goals.
• Develops treatment plans with brief psychotherapeutic modalities.

Skills

School experience

K-12 therapy

Clinical judgment

Collaboration

Tech savvy

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work/Psychology

Montana LCSW/LCPC/LMFT license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Shape Brighter Futures! Join Our School-Based Behavioral Health Team!

Our Mission

Quality, compassionate care for all.

Our Vision

Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.

Our Core Values

Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Logan Health is looking for a Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, or LCPC) to join our school-based team!

If you’re looking for a school-based role where you can support students and grow your career, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Where you’ll be working

This position will split their time working at Glacier High School and Rankin Elementary School in Kalispell, MT.

Who you are

You must have experience working in a school environment, and therapy experience with ages from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Must be flexible to adjust switching between an Elementary and High school environment. Experience working with developmental needs, at risk situations, and clinical interventions is needed for this role. Strong clinical judgment, the ability to work independently, and excellent collaboration skills are essential. Proficiency with technology and the ability to adapt to new systems are also important.

What we offer you

• Newly increased pay rates to reflect the expertise you bring!
• Competitive, affordable benefits package
• Logan Health Fitness Center membership discount
• 401(k) with generous immediate employer match
• Employer paid life insurance
• Free supervision if hired as a licensure candidate
• A supportive behavioral health leadership team and organization that is committed to providing access to mental health care in the communities it serves.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or related counseling field required.
• Current Montana LCSW, LCPC or LMFT license required (or obtained before hire date).
• Must have experience working in a school based environment with Kindergarten-12th grade population.
• RQI Responder within 7 days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care whichever comes first.
• Possess knowledge of evidence-based practice and experience in assessment, crisis assessment, brief therapies, and clinical case management preferred.
• Ability to analyze, intervene and evaluate a range of psychosocial theory and methods as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Possess knowledge of cultural, ethnic, social, historical and spiritual issues relevant to the provision of mental health treatment as applicable to assigned area(s) preferred.
• De‑scalation training successfully obtained within one (1) year of hire.
• Experience and/or knowledge of behavioral health disorders and treatment modalities.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.

Job Specific Duties

• Triages referrals from providers and ensures on-going liaison occurs with stakeholders as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Performs initial and comprehensive assessments, including diagnostic evaluation, risk assessment, behavioral systems, level of care need, and other information necessary to determine treatment as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Performs as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, provides consultation, and education services as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Coordinates patient transitions into services and discharges from treatment as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Coordinates care, admissions, and/or referrals with appropriate stakeholders as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Completes progress notes and documentation in EMR for services provided to patient per department protocol and as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Provides individual, group, and family therapy, clinical case management, and outreach services in an effort to fulfill the patient’s treatment goals, wellness and recovery;
• Participates in development of individual and/or group treatment plans utilizing a variety of brief psychotherapeutic, psychosocial and/or psychoeducational modalities.
• Provides crisis management as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Works with medical, clinical and support staff to arrange, mobilize, utilize, and coordinate a comprehensive range of community resources that effectively meet the identified patient and family needs as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Serves as a patient advocate and liaison with physicians and other healthcare professionals as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Complies with the legal and regulatory laws, reporting, and practice standards within scope of practice.
• The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Shift

Day Shift - 8 Hours (United States of America)

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8-hour day shifts. Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

• Criminal background check
• Reference checks
• Drug Screening
• Health and Immunizations Screening
• Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.