Hospitalist Primary Therapist (.875 FTE)
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Job Location:
Helena, MT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Shodair Childrens Hospital we are seeking a compassionate and skilled Hospitalist Primary Therapist to join our multidisciplinary inpatient care this vital role you will provide therapeutic services to children and families facing serious emotional and behavioral challenges. Youll be part of a team that truly makes a differenceevery single day.
What Youll Do:
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
Ideal Characteristics
- 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.
Why Join Shodair
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 Montanas only acute pediatric psychiatric hospitalwhere 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 403B contribution and much more! Licensed candidates starting at $79900 annually.
What You Bring:
- Masters 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
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
