What are the responsibilities and job description for the CSCT Therapist (PCLC, LCPC, SWLC, LCSW) position at Center For Mental Health?
Youth (CSCT) Therapist
Comprehensive School and Community Treatment
Full-time / Exempt / Great Falls
Position Overview: A mental health professional directing therapeutic activities, individual, family and group therapy in the Comprehensive School and Community Treatment (CSCT) Program as part of a team to stabilize and promote mental health wellness. Plans, implements, and directs treatment and works with the CSCT Behavioral Specialist as well as the school-based sites in which the program is assigned.
Job Duties:
- Productivity is the billable service hours provided to our clients. This clinical program position requires that 60% of your work hours will be billable. You are responsible for meeting this goal on a weekly basis following your on-boarding period. During orientation you will be trained on how to achieve the 60% productivity requirement specific to the clinical program you are assigned and additionally how holidays, personal time off (PTO), training, etc.. are figured into the 60% productivity requirement throughout a given year.
- Performs evaluations and individual, family, and group therapy.
- Maintains complete clinical records on all clients, including accurate, thorough daily progress notes within 48 hours.
- Completes necessary reports and assessments in timely manner in accordance with MRWH policy and CSCT procedure.
- Bases assessments of children and adolescents on appropriate developmental theories. This assessment process will inherently involve the family, guardian or significant other.
- Participates as a team member in provision of clinical direction in the development and implementation of programmatic activities.
- Coordinates and participates in the formulation and implementation of treatment plans, which includes discharge and crisis planning.
- Consistently exercises good judgement and exhibits emotional stability when responding in stressful or non-stressful situations.
- Attends and participates in treatment team meetings, committees and professional meetings to present and assist in developing a comprehensive multidisciplinary program and ongoing review of treatment.
- Provides psychoeducation to clients.
- Facilitates milieu groups and socialization activities, and all other aspects of the program.
- Performs emergency services both during and after normal work hours.
- Improves skills and knowledge by reading the program manual and policy and procedures manual to understand the implementation of policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates leadership by assuring integrity and quality assurance of CSCT program.
- Consistently demonstrates the ability to establish and maintain good public relations with families, referral agencies and other community resources through appropriate organizational, written and verbal skills.
- Provides consultation to other employees as requested and participates in staffing of cases.
- Acts as the liaison between the CSCT program, the school district and MRWH.
- Maintains a safe behavioral environment.
- Participates in clinical supervision and completes applicable supervision logs.
- Familiarity with MT Board of Behavioral Health licensing standards and maintain licensure applicant credentials.
- Participates in in-service training and attends program staff meetings as directed by immediate supervisor. Required to complete 18 CEUs annually.
- Provides transportation to clients in MRWH assigned vehicle (any transportation of clients in personal vehicle will assume responsibility to the employee’s personal liability and insurance). Must have valid driver’s license, current vehicle insurance and a personal vehicle.
- Needs personal vehicle access to attend community meetings and carry out other assigned tasks.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from a college or university with a master's degree in social work or counseling that leads to Montana licensure as a LCSW or LCPC.
- Two years’ experience with children is preferred, along with a thorough knowledge of emotionally disturbed youth. Other types of experience may be considered.
- Currently licensed in Montana as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor. If unlicensed must be credentialed with MT Board of Behavioral Health as a Social Worker Licensure Candidate or Professional Counselor Licensure Candidate.
- Must have a strong knowledge base in the following areas: developmental stages of childhood, theory and practice of mental health principles, and assessment using DSM V as well as familiarity with serious emotional disturbance criteria.
- Travel required. Must have current MT Driver’s License, personal vehicle, and current vehicle insurance.
Practitioner in Training PCLC or SWLC Salary: $55,723.20 DOE
Licensed Therapist: $62,067.20 DOE
Wage amount includes pay differential.
$2,000 Unlicensed Sign on Bonus!!
$4,000 Licensed Sign on Bonus!!
Site eligible for loan repayment through the National Health Services Corporation for Licensed Therapist, the Federal Loan Repayment program is available as part-time status.
Benefits:
• 401K Matching Contributions
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Birthday
• Pet Insurance
All Positions at Many Rivers Whole Health must pass Background Checks and Motor Vehicle Record Check as well as a background check with DPHHS. Will be required to take Sexual Abuse Training.
About Us:
Since 1976, we have been dedicated to 14 counties in Montana and seek to serve a variety of individuals and groups in all settings. We define resilience as the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress — such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems, or workplace, school place and financial stressors — alongside those of chronic, severe disabling behavioral health conditions. with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice.
We are committed to recruiting qualified employees, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of clients living in our 14 counties. Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for clients and employer of choice for employees and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity, safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, and a great work environment.
Our Mission: Many Rivers Whole Health partners with people and communities to serve the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – by providing expertise in wellness, mental health, and substance use disorders, addressing prevention and treatment with a recovery-based approach.
Vision: To be a community based, highly respected organization known for excellence in mental health and addiction recovery services, offering compassionate, client-focused, professional support.
Our Values: Ambassador of Many Rivers, Own it, Individuals Matter, Create Joy, Embrace Change, Show Up. Step In.
About Great Falls:
Great Falls lies about halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. With close access to world class fishing and floating, not only on the Missouri River, but also several other lakes and rivers. Great Falls is an active community within 1 hour of two local ski resorts. We encourage a fun, collaborative work environment as well as a good work/home life balance. If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic, impactful team, in a family friendly community, Great Falls and Many Rivers Whole Health is an excellent choice for you. We would love to hear from you and discuss this opportunity.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Many Rivers Whole 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.
Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm
Salary : $55,723