CLINICAL THERAPIST
MONTANA WOMENS PRISON
BILLINGS 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 Enterprise 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. Also this division delivers trauma-informed support to victims of offenders in the correctional system. Join the team responsible for building better tomorrows today!
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 clinical 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.
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 agencys HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.QUALIFICATIONS
The knowledge skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:
Masters degree in social work psychology or counseling
1 year of job-related experience
Must be licensed or able to be dually licensed as a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor(LCPC) or a Licensed Social Worker (LCSW).
May consider a candidacy license if able to receive either license within one year.
Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
BENEFITS
Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generousState of Montana Benefits.
State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Only online applications are accepted. By applying online you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.
To initiate an application and be considered you must attach your resume cover letter and mark the attachments as a Relevant your cover letter state why you are applying for the position and anything that makes you uniquely qualified. Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.
Successful applicants will be subject to:
Criminal history check
Child/patient/offender abuse registries
Reference checks
Medicaid Fraud Background Check
NOTICES
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 are 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 secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is prohibited
Required Experience:
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