Adult, Child and Family Outpatient Therapist

Mountain Home is seeking a full-time Adult, Child, & Family Outpatient Therapist to provide therapy to mothers and expecting mothers, children, and families. The ideal candidate has a thorough knowledge of trauma-informed care and maternal mental health and believes in a strengths-based approach with an understanding of the effects of trauma on children, adolescents, and adults. They remain calm in high-stress situations and can work without direct supervision.

The position requires an advanced degree (MS, MA, Ph.D.) in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field and at least two years of direct work experience in the social work field, along with either current licensure as an LCSW or LCPC in the state of Montana or the ability to pursue licensure as an LCSW or LCPC within 90 days of hire. Supervision for licensure is provided. 

Who We Are and Why We Are an Employer of Choice!

Mountain Home is a fast-growing 501(c)3 nonprofit (public student loan forgiveness employer!) based in Missoula. Our mission is to provide a safe home and nurturing community where young mothers discover their strengths, and children thrive. We have built an effective, holistic model of care that integrates supportive housing, mental health care, employment and education support, trauma-informed childcare, and more. We work closely with young families, donors, and community partners to build brighter futures, two generations at a time. 

What You’ll Do

The Therapist is responsible for the following:

• Providing clinical services and assessments to clients, including a DSM-V Diagnosis


• Conducting initial intakes and initial and ongoing assessments for clients


• Providing group therapy sessions to a small group of enrolled clients


• Building rapport with clients while maintaining professional boundaries at all times


• Creating individual client treatment plans and crisis intervention plans


• Collaborating with the client’s care team for care coordination and treatment planning


• Maintaining assigned caseload and meeting reasonable productivity/billing expectations 


• Assisting Mental Health Center staff in maintaining competent records


• Identifying and reporting all-important child or program needs to relevant personnel


• Participating in the crisis phone line rotation regularly


• Documenting dates, times, and progress notes for all meetings in an online database


• Meeting and maintaining billing hours expectations and documentation timelines


• Meeting regularly with your supervisor and attending team meetings and training 


• Other appropriate and job-related tasks as assigned

Who You Are & Keys to Success

To be successful in this job, you will excel in four areas:

• Inclusive leadership, management, and relationship-building: You approach leadership with a mindset of “power with” rather than “power over.” You make it a habit to include others in planning and decision-making. You build authentic relationships with staff, community members, and coalition partners based on mutual trust and respect, especially across lines of difference. You inspire and motivate others to take action and meet ambitious goals. You can develop others through coaching, training, and feedback, and you know when/how to delegate. You hold your team accountable and can acknowledge growing edges (in self and others). 

• Highly organized, motivated, and detail-oriented: You efficiently manage a high volume of work and create systems for keeping tasks from slipping through the cracks. You can juggle multiple projects, plan backward, anticipate obstacles, and find alternative paths when needed. You are dependable through your commitment to your schedule and tasks.

• Excellent communication skills: You speak clearly and professionally in person, on the phone, or via email. You communicate well with clients, staff, and community members. You are honest and genuine. 

• Commitment to racial equity and social justice: You recognize the role of gender, race, income, age, and other identities in shaping our client’s needs. You realize how your identities show up in the work, and welcome, reflect on, and act on feedback with an eye toward continuous learning about justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. 

What Else You Should Know

Mountain Home is an equal opportunity employer and we value having staff who come from communities of diverse perspectives and have lived experience. We encourage people of color, indigenous folks, members of the LGBTQ community, and people with disabilities to apply.

All offers of employment at Mountain Home are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. The following factors will be considered for applicants with a criminal and/or less-than-ideal driving history:

• The nature of the conduct/behavior and its relationship to the position

• The recency of and circumstances surrounding the conduct/behavior

• The age of an individual at the time of the conduct/behavior

• Societal/cultural conditions that may have contributed to the conduct/behavior

• The probability that an individual will continue the conduct/behavior


• The individual’s commitment to rehabilitation and changing the behavior