Bozeman Health·Bozeman, Montana
The Licensed Psychiatric Therapist provides comprehensive clinical social work services, including individual, group, and family therapy, discharge planning, and crisis intervention, to stabilize patients in an acute adult inpatient behavioral health setting. This role involves addressing psychosocial needs and coordinating care within a multidisciplinary team for safe community reintegration upon discharge.
The Inpatient Psychiatric Unit Therapist works within a multidisciplinary team to provide services to patients in an acute adult inpatient behavioral health setting.
This position joins with other members of the team to stabilize patients in a mental health crisis.
The Therapist provides comprehensive clinical social work services, such as therapy (individual, group, and family), discharge planning, case management, care coordination, psychoeducation, and crisis intervention.
This position seeks to address the psychosocial needs of the patients and their families in order for a safe return to the community upon discharge from the inpatient unit.
This position is for a fully licensed therapist within the state of Montana.
In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.
Support the mental and physical health care of patients on the adult Behavioral Health Unit. Coordinate care closely with the patient’s interdisciplinary care team.
Provide screening, assessments, and brief intervention for patients and families who require therapy and/or case management services in a timely manner.
Provide individual, family, and group therapy for patients on the unit as well as crisis intervention when needed.
Document and maintain appropriate clinical documentation.
Contribute to the interdisciplinary treatment plan for each patient and integrate social work plan into overall care plan.
Systematically track treatment response and monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications.
Coordinate and implement discharge/transitional planning activities in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Coordinate with referral agencies as indicated to ensure services are in place before discharge.
Provide or facilitate referrals to evidence-based therapeutic treatments as well as to social services to address any treatment barriers (housing assistance, vocational rehabilitation, mental health specialty care, substance abuse treatment, etc.) as clinically indicated.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department and organization.
Exerting force occasionally and/Or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.
Twisting, bending, and stooping require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.
Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.
Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.
Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.
Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases are caused by contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses. Emotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions.
Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), rarely (3% - 1% of the time), never (0%).
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.
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.