Clinical Outpatient Therapist

Minimum Education Required

Master's Degree

License(s) Required

LCPC or LCSW

Expected Start Date

11/02/2026

Compensation

$60,000.00 - $72,000.00 / yearly

Hours Per Week

32

Number Of Positions

1

Shift

8am - 5pm

Job Description

At EMCMHC, we believe work-life balance matters. As the only behavioral health clinic in the region offering a four-day, 32-hour workweek with pay equivalent to a full 40-hour schedule, with full 40 hour compensation.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: Under general direction is responsible for

providing mental health counseling and therapy to individuals of all ages, conducting diagnostic

interviews/assessments and providing crisis intervention as needed. Work requires individual

judgment within established polices, rules, and the client’s individual treatment plan.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Physical requirements may require walking, lifting up to 25#’s (greater with assistance),

prolonged sitting, climbing steps, and the ability to get in and out of a vehicle without

assistance;

• Must have ability to communicate orally and in writing;

• Must possess people skills and the ability to work with other Agencies;

• Work may be performed in an office, in a client’s home, at the hospital, jail, or an area

deemed a safe place, and/or in the transportation of clients to appointments;

• Some traveling required where exposure to inclement weather of heat, cold, rain, and

snow may occur; exposure to household chemicals may occur;

• Must participate in CPR and MANDT training within the first three (3) months of

employment and remain certified throughout employment;

• Must complete Credible EHR functionality and overview training within the first month

of employment and maintain Certification throughout employment; and

• Must possess a valid Montana Operator’s License (If your own personal vehicle is used

to transport any client, your vehicle must have insurance that will cover passengers).

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE:

• Provides mental health counseling/therapy to individuals, couples, and families of all

ages and diagnoses;

• Conducts diagnostic interviews/therapy with new clients;

• Provides crisis intervention during working hours, or when scheduled, or as needed;

• Maintains progress notes, treatment plans, and other records in accordance with

EMCMHC policy while maintaining confidentiality requirements for patient privacy (i.e.

HIPAA);

• May attend and fulfill Drug Treatment Court obligations, both scheduled or non-

scheduled;

• Meets productivity standards to the best of ability, documents client contacts, care

coordination, crisis/consult contacts, and community contacts, while maintaining a

professional and ethical level of conduct according to standards of practice, EMCMHC

policies, and state and federal policies;

• Consults with other staff at EMCMHC as needed;

• May attend VA group as scheduled;

• Attends staff meetings and peer reviews, team service and coordination meetings, in-

service trainings and outside service training as provided.

SUPERVISION – RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: None

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s Degree required in Social Work or related field;

• Possesses Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW or Licensed Clinical Professional

Counselor - LCPC Certification, or ability to obtain such License or Certification within

two (2) years of employment;

• Maintains such License and/or Certification through meeting Continuing Education

requirements throughout employment;

• Upon Licensure shall obtain Mental Health Professional Person Certification;

• PLUS some demonstrated work experience in the mental health field;

• Must complete Credible EHR functionality and overview training within the first month

of employment and maintain Certification throughout employment; and

• Must possess a valid Montana Operator’s License (If your own personal vehicle is used

to transport any client, your vehicle must have insurance that will cover passengers).

EXAMPLES OF PERFORMANCE CRITERIA AND EXPECTATIONS

• Maintains the highest level of ethics, morals, standards, respect for others, empathy, and

privacy of client information;

• May conduct other therapy groups as needed;

• Consults and peers with other EMCMHC clinical staff and/or employees when needed;

• Performs such other assignments and duties as may be required and needed.

COMPENSATION AND INCENTIVE

• Four-day (32 hour) work week

• Eligible for student loan repayment through NHSCL (National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program)

• Clinical Supervision provided as part of the work week

• Internal Professional Development opportunities

• Paid referrals at start of employment and again in 6 months

We also offer:

• Multiple health plan options to fit your lifestyle

• Dental and Vision

• 403(b) retirement plan with a match up to 6% after one year of employment

• Flexible Benefit Plan for Daycare and Medical Spending

• Employer paid life insurance and other supplemental insurance products to choose from

• Vacation and Sick leave (in addition to the 52 extra days off per year with the 4-Day, 32-Hour work week)

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform any non-essential job function.

Is this a registered apprenticeship?

False

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

MHOPTherapist

Job Type

Full Time