Therapist — Youth and Family Mental Health

Job overview

The Therapist — Youth and Family Mental Health role is onsite in Missoula, Montana. Compensation is $58,000–$68,000 per year, DOE. The therapist provides trauma-informed clinical services through Friends of the Children – Western Montana’s licensed Mental Health Center for program youth and their siblings.

What you'll do

• Provide assessments, therapy, crisis intervention, and safety planning for children and caregivers.
• Deliver person-centered, evidence-based care, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team and community providers, maintain confidential records, monitor outcomes, and support quality improvement.
• The role includes an average caseload of 23 clients and 20 billed sessions per week or 80 per month, which may include individual and group therapy.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

therapist

youth mental health

missoula mt

full-time

trauma-informed care

child and family therapy

crisis intervention

safety planning

community coordination

master’s degree

$58k–$68k/year

friends of the children montana

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• four weeks of PTO plus most federal holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.

Why this role

Candidates working toward Montana licensure will also be considered; First Aid/CPR certification must be obtained or maintained.

About the employer

Friends of the Children Montana is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Residential Care Facilities. Sector: 62.