Youth Program Therapist - Telehealth & Crisis Intervention

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch; Colstrip (MT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch seeks a Program Therapist to join our interdisciplinary care team serving youth with emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric challenges. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide individual, group, and family therapy across school, community, and home settings.

Responsibilities include telehealth delivery, crisis intervention, and thorough documentation to PQI standards while collaborating with schools, families, and community agencies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field from an accredited university.
• Criminal/Child Abuse clearance required as per Montana.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• License: Program Therapist 1 (Montana SWLC/PCLC/MFLC) or Program Therapist 2 (Montana LCSW/LCPC/MFLT).
• License to operate a passenger vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy and clinical interventions to youth in school, community, or home settings.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Engage parents/guardians/caregivers in the treatment process.
• Deliver therapy in person and via telehealth as needed.
• Intervene in crises calmly to ensure safety of youth and staff.
• Complete and verify documentation (assessments, treatment plans, therapy notes) in PQI standards.
• Collaborate with treatment team, attend meetings, and coordinate with schools and community agencies.
• Maintain knowledge of Montana Medicaid and YBGR licensure rules and regulations.

Skills

Rapport with youth

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Ethics & confidentiality

Telehealth delivery

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology

Master’s degree in Social Work

Master’s degree in Counseling

Job description

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch seeks a Program Therapist to join our interdisciplinary care team serving youth with emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric challenges. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide individual, group, and family therapy across school, community, and home settings.

Responsibilities include telehealth delivery, crisis intervention, and thorough documentation to PQI standards while collaborating with schools, families, and community agencies.