Clinical Therapist

job description - clinical therapist )

clinical therapist - )

montana state prison, deer lodge, mt

the montana department of corrections (doc) is creating a safer montana through accountability, rehabilitation and empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community, the montana department of corrections is the place for you!

the rehabilitation and programs division ensures the physical and mental well-being of inmates, delivers educational and vocational opportunities within prisons, and oversees community facilities dedicated to successfully reintegrating offenders into montana communities. It also delivers trauma‑informed support to victims of offenders in the correctional system.

the clinical therapist ensures the clinical needs of the inmate population and provides thorough clinical assessments, evaluations, therapeutic groups, individual groups, emergency evaluations and management as well as clinical consultations. The therapist will observe patients to detect indications of abnormal physical or mental behavior. This position will also manage case files and records for patients in treatment for mental and emotional illness.

master’s degree in social work, psychology or counseling.

one year of job‑related experience.

must be licensed or able to be licensed as an lcsw or lcpc by the state of montana. A licensed candidate must be fully licensed within one year of hire date. Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

only online applications are accepted. Attach resume, cover letter, and mark the attachments as a “relevant file”. State why you are applying and any unique qualifications. Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

successful applicants will be subject to criminal history check and reference checks.

prison rape elimination act – any person who has been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or any person who has been civilly or administratively adjusted to have engaged in the activity as described is not qualified for this position.

tobacco free – the use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes, is prohibited in department of corrections buildings. Possession of tobacco products is prohibited in secure care facilities.

$31.05 - $38.05 per hour.

health insurance, paid leave & holidays, retirement plan.

contact name: paula plattner
contact email: paula.plattner
contact phone:

the state of montana has a decentralized human resources (hr) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency’s hr staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the montana relay tana job service offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

state government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childhood, medical conditions related to pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.