Youth Program Therapist - Telehealth & School Therapy

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, Inc.; Deer Lodge (MT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, Inc. is seeking a Program Therapist to join an interdisciplinary care team serving youth with emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric challenges.

The role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering individual, group, and family therapy in school, community, or home settings, with telehealth as needed. Ongoing collaboration with educators and families is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to relate and build rapport with youth and families therapeutically.
• Ability to work with treatment team and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of ethics codes for youth services and mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group and family therapy to youth in school/community/home settings.
• Conducts clinical assessments and develops treatment plans.
• Engages with parents/guardians and supports families.
• Offers telehealth options and crisis intervention as needed.
• Completes paperwork and maintains PQI standards and documentation.
• Coordinates with schools and community providers to meet youth needs.

Skills

Empathy for youth

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Telehealth readiness

Education

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

Job description

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, Inc. is seeking a Program Therapist to join an interdisciplinary care team serving youth with emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric challenges.

The role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering individual, group, and family therapy in school, community, or home settings, with telehealth as needed. Ongoing collaboration with educators and families is essential.