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Therapist

Center for Mental Health$65,000/yrPart-Time 20 Plus HRS / Full TimePosted 2mo ago
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About the job

Outpatient Therapist (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, PCLC, SWLC, MFLC)

Full-Time or Part-Time | Exempt | Helena

Job Duties

  • Provides outpatient therapy to adults and families, also consultation to other employees.
  • Communicating and working with other agencies and organizations.
  • Works as member of a multidisciplinary team and maintains complete clinical records on all clients.
  • Performs emergency services both during and after normal work hours.
  • Requires 24 billable hours per week.
  • Conducts team evaluation and treatment planning for clients and case staffing.
  • Maintains required paperwork for assigned clients.
  • Development of treatment plans for families and individuals.
  • Site eligible for loan repayment through the National Health Services Corporation for Licensed Therapists only.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduation from a college or university with a master’s degree in social work or counseling.
  • LCSW, LCPC, LMFT preferred in Montana.
  • Knowledge and/or experience of the Recovery philosophies.
  • If unlicensed must be credentialed with MT Board of Behavioral Health as a Social Worker Licensure Candidate, Professional Counselor Licensure Candidate, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate.
  • Some travel required. Must have current MT Driver’s License, personal vehicle, and current vehicle insurance.

Wage

  • Unlicensed PIT: $65,000.00 annually
  • Licensed Therapist: $72,508.80 annually

External Applicants Only

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.

About Us

Since 1976, we have been dedicated to 13 counties in Montana and seek to serve a variety of both 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 13 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 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 Helena: Helena is the capital of Montana, and a great base for adventure. There are 75 miles of trails that start in Helena for biking and hiking. Two stunning National Parks are close enough for a day trip. Closer to home, Helena is a fisherman’s dream come true as you’re based near the Missouri, Blackfoot, and Clark Fork Rivers as well as many smaller streams and tributaries. Helena offers something for those more inclined to city pleasures, too. The city features a wealth of museums, theatre, live music, food, shopping, and more. Kids of all ages can enjoy the city’s many parks, water parks, skate parks, indoor rock climbing, ice rink, and so much more.

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.

From Center for Mental Health's job posting for Helena, MT, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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