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School-Based Outpatient Therapist

ArborSys Group
ArborSys Group Salary
Helena, MT Full Time
POSTED ON 6/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/16/2026
Description

Shodair Children's Hospital is seeking a School-Based Outpatient Therapist to provide behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and families within partner school districts throughout the greater Helena area. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by delivering therapy services directly within schools while working toward independent clinical licensure.

What You'll Do

  • Provide mental health assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions.
  • Deliver individual, family, group, and crisis counseling services.
  • Collaborate with school administrators, counselors, teachers, and community partners.
  • Develop behavior and safety plans and coordinate referrals and discharge planning.
  • Maintain timely clinical documentation and treatment records.
  • Participate in clinical supervision, treatment team meetings, and the outpatient on-call rotation.
  • Provide education and consultation to school personnel and families.

Why Shodair?

At Shodair, you'll join a mission-driven team dedicated to improving the lives of Montana's children and families. We offer professional development opportunities, clinical supervision, a collaborative environment, and the chance to build meaningful relationships within local schools and communities. Shodair offers comprehensive benefits including, medical, dental and vision insurance, paid leave, sick leave, a 6% 403b employer paid contribution, student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement. Fully licensed applicants starting at $74,200 annually!

Requirements

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related field.
  • Current Montana candidate license (PCLC, SWLC, or equivalent).
  • Eligible for Montana licensure as an LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Psychologist and actively working toward full licensure.
  • Experience providing individual, family, or group therapy.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Experience working with children and adolescents preferred.
  • Ability to travel regularly to partner schools within the Helena region.

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