Trauma-Informed Child Therapist — Impact & Growth

Friends of the Children; Missoula (MT); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (health)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Friends of the Children – Western Montana is seeking a licensed Therapist to deliver trauma-informed clinical services to youth in the program and their siblings. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to provide direct therapy, case reviews, and coordinate wrap-around services with community providers in a mission-driven environment.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field, Montana licensure (or pursuing licensure), and 2–3 years of direct experience with children and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field.
• Licensed in Montana (e.g., LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, PsyD) or pursuing licensure.
• 2–3 years of direct experience with children, youth and families.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based practices in mental health treatment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct client care, including assessments, therapy, crisis intervention and safety planning.
• Provide trauma-informed, person-centered, evidence-based therapy to children and caregivers.
• Maintain average caseload as described and collaborate with treatment team and community resources to coordinate care.
• Document and maintain confidential client records per legal and ethical standards.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Trauma-informed care

Cultural competency

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field

Job description

Friends of the Children – Western Montana is seeking a licensed Therapist to deliver trauma-informed clinical services to youth in the program and their siblings. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to provide direct therapy, case reviews, and coordinate wrap-around services with community providers in a mission-driven environment.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field, Montana licensure (or pursuing licensure), and 2–3 years of direct experience with children and