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Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch·Hays District, Montana
Program Therapist - School · $54,280 - $69,486/yr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 187 posted behavioral health roles in Montana salarys. This role sits in the 42nd percentile.
Pay for this role is about 10% below the Montana median for behavioral health roles.
The Program Therapist provides individual, group, and family therapy to youth in various settings while managing clinical documentation and treatment plans. They also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, schools, and community agencies to ensure comprehensive care and safety for the youth.
Salary reflects steps 1-5 of an 11-step pay schedule. The starting salary will be determined based on the applicant’s education and relevant experience. Current Montana SWLC, or PCLC, or MFLC range is $2,087.70 - $2,349.72 biweekly Current Montana LCSW, or LCPC, or MLFT range is $2,374.53 - $2,672.55 biweekly Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Provides individual, group and family therapy, and therapeutic intervention to youth in school/community/home settings, while maintaining financial viability of the program. Provides individual, group and family therapy, and mental health clinical assessments to youth in school/community/home settings, while maintaining financial viability of the program. Encourage and engage in parent/guardian/caregiver interactions. Comfortable and willing to engage with youth and families in person and via telehealth. Intervene in crisis in a calm appropriate manner that maintains staff and youth safety. Complete, submit and verify accuracy of paperwork including initial assessments, treatment plans, therapy notes, and other required clinical documentation for all services provided, while maintaining PQI standards as set forth by the CBS Administrators. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with treatment team members and stakeholders and engage in regular communication through attendance and participation at treatment team and staff meetings. Involved in peer supervision, whether individually or in a group setting, as directed by supervisor. Attends meetings and provides consultation to, and advocates for youth with schools, participates in CST/IEP meetings as needed, coordinates services with community agencies, and cooperates with other providers to meet youth and youth system needs. Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of Montana Medicaid and YBGR's Mental Health Center Licensure rules and regulations. Qualifications 21 years old or older Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance: Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background check as required by the State of Montana.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field and possess a current Montana professional license (SWLC, PCLC, MFLC, LCSW, LCPC, or MLFT). Applicants must also pass a criminal record and child abuse registry background check.
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.