RiverStone Health·Billings, Montana
Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse issues through therapy and crisis intervention. Coordinate with physicians and community resources to provide comprehensive, solution-focused care for patients and their families.
Working title: Behavioral Health Provider
Classification title: LCPC or LCSW
Division: Community Health Center
Program: Behavioral Health
Reports to: Manager of Mental Health Services
FLSA status: Non-Exempt: Full-time
Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm
$37.85 hourly
Serving the Yellowstone County community and south-central Montana for nearly 50 years, RiverStone Health is an essential provider of personal and public health services. Health, Education, Leadership and Protection – HELP is what we do. From medical, dental and behavioral healthcare; home care and hospice; public health services like immunizations, WIC, health promotion and restaurant inspections; and educating the next generation of health professionals, our expertise spans all ages and stages of life.
RiverStone Health recognizes that depression is the third most common reason for a visit to a health center and one in four adults suffer from a mental disorder in a given year. The Behavioral Health team provides mental health and substance abuse counseling and treatment for patients and provides referrals to other community-based services.
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)/Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) position assesses and treats individuals with mental, emotional or substance abuse issues. Duties include individual and/or group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention and education. The position consults with physicians and other clinic staff to provide solution-focused care. The position coordinates and connects patients and clients to appropriate social services to meet the physical, financial, social and/or environmental needs of patients and their families as needed.
70%
Counsel clients in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness, poverty, unemployment, physical abuse, etc.
Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.
Interview clients, review records, conduct assessments, or confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of clients or patients.
Modify treatment plans according to changes in client status.
Assist clients in adhering to treatment plans, such as setting up appointments, arranging for transportation to appointments, or providing support.
Educate clients or community members about mental or physical illness, abuse, medication, or available community resources.
Counsel or aid family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting the client or patient.
Increase social work knowledge by reviewing current literature, conducting social research, or attending seminars, training workshops, or classes.
Refer patient, client, or family to community resources for housing or treatment to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness, following through to ensure service efficacy.
Represent RiverStone Health in meetings, trainings or public events when needed.
B. Discipline or program-specific duties 25%
Attend essential clinic and all staff meetings.
Attend continuing education trainings to maintain licensure.
Prepare and give presentations during clinic, all staff, and other meetings within the organization.
Potential requests to do community presentations.
Involvement in media publications.
Project involvement
Building community relationships
• Considerable social work experience specific to the position.
• None
• Responsible for confidential medical and non-medical information.
Budget & resource management: Not applicable
Requires a Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related behavioral health field. Must hold a current Montana LCSW or LCPC license, a valid driver's license, and a BLS certificate.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Montana often reflect steady demand in community, residential, and support settings, especially for candidates who can work directly with clients and document care accurately. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for reliable transportation, clear background check eligibility, and basic computer skills alongside a high school diploma or HSE. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm your driving record and documentation are ready before applying.