Hospitalist Primary Therapist

Hospitalist Primary Therapist at Shodair Children’s Hospital

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled 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.

• 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

• 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 403(b) contribution and much more! Licensed candidates start at $79,900 annually.

• 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

• Entry level

• Full‑time

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