What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospitalist Primary Therapist position at ArborSys Group?
Description
At Shodair Children’s Hospital, we are seeking a compassionate and skilled Hospitalist Primary Therapist to join our multidisciplinary inpatient care team. In this vital role, you will provide therapeutic services to children and families facing serious emotional and behavioral challenges. You'll be part of a team that truly makes a difference—every single day.
What You’ll Do
Deliver individual, family, and group therapy
Complete assessments, behavior plans, treatment, and discharge planning
Collaborate closely with physicians and nursing staff to ensure integrated care
Lead discharge safety planning and psychoeducation
Serve as a key advocate for the patient and family
Participate in daily rounds and treatment planning meetings
Support families in understanding diagnoses and navigating care systems
Ideal Characteristics
Make a Real Impact- Help children heal and grow through trauma-informed, meaningful therapy.
Collaborative Team- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team that values your expertise.
Work-Life Balance-Enjoy a 7-on, 7-off schedule for focused work and real rest.
Grow Clinically- Use and expand your skills in a high-acuity psychiatric setting.
Supportive Culture-Join a mission-driven team that prioritizes wellness and professional development.
Statewide Purpose- Be part of Montana’s only acute pediatric psychiatric hospital—where your work matters.
Shodair offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including paid Medical and vision, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a 6% employer paid 403B contribution and much more! Licensed candidates starting at $79,900 annually.
Requirements
What You Bring:
At Shodair Children’s Hospital, we are seeking a compassionate and skilled Hospitalist Primary Therapist to join our multidisciplinary inpatient care team. In this vital role, you will provide therapeutic services to children and families facing serious emotional and behavioral challenges. You'll be part of a team that truly makes a difference—every single day.
What You’ll Do
Deliver individual, family, and group therapy
Complete assessments, behavior plans, treatment, and discharge planning
Collaborate closely with physicians and nursing staff to ensure integrated care
Lead discharge safety planning and psychoeducation
Serve as a key advocate for the patient and family
Participate in daily rounds and treatment planning meetings
Support families in understanding diagnoses and navigating care systems
Ideal Characteristics
- Clinical Expertise: Strong knowledge of child/adolescent psychiatric disorders, skilled in individual, group, and family therapy, and experienced in crisis and safety planning.
- Effective Communicator: Empathetic, clear, and confident with patients, families, and care teams.
- Collaborative: Works well in multidisciplinary teams and values integrated care.
- Emotionally Resilient: Maintains boundaries, manages stress professionally, and practices self-care.
- Organized: Timely with documentation, handles caseloads efficiently, and follows clinical protocols.
- Ethical & Trauma-Informed: Acts with integrity, applies trauma-informed care, and advocates for patients.
Make a Real Impact- Help children heal and grow through trauma-informed, meaningful therapy.
Collaborative Team- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team that values your expertise.
Work-Life Balance-Enjoy a 7-on, 7-off schedule for focused work and real rest.
Grow Clinically- Use and expand your skills in a high-acuity psychiatric setting.
Supportive Culture-Join a mission-driven team that prioritizes wellness and professional development.
Statewide Purpose- Be part of Montana’s only acute pediatric psychiatric hospital—where your work matters.
Shodair offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including paid Medical and vision, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a 6% employer paid 403B contribution and much more! Licensed candidates starting at $79,900 annually.
Requirements
What You Bring:
- Master's or Doctorate in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or related field
- Montana licensure (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Psychologist)
- Two years of experience working with children with serious emotional disturbance (preferred)
- Expertise in individual, group, and family therapy
- Ability to manage crisis, lead therapeutic interventions, and build trust with patients and families
