Clinical Therapist - MASC - ( 23141461 )

MASC CLINICAL THERAPIST

MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION

MISSOULA, MT

MISSION - Montana Department of Corrections is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment.

If you want to work making positive changes in the community the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!

JOB OVERVIEW – The Montana State mental health bureau mission is to "deliver evidence-based services to meet the needs of incarcerated individuals who suffer from severe and persistent mental illness, acute emotional disturbances, and to prevent suicide and self-harm." The clinical therapist positions in the Montana Department of Corrections mental health department will ensure that the clinical needs of the inmate population are provided through clinical assessments, evaluations, diagnoses, therapeutic groups and individual sessions, emergency evaluations and management, and to provide clinical consultations.

QUALIFICATIONS - Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, or counseling with 1 year of job-related experience. Must be licensed or able to be licensed as a licensed clinical social worker or licensed clinical professional counselor by the state of Montana. Must be licensed within 3 years of hire date.

Duel licensure as a licensed clinical social worker or licensed clinical professional counselor and licensed addiction counselor is preferred. Preference may be given to candidates with correctional experience.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS – Resume, State of Montana Application

. Applications missing required documentation will not be considered.

Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process, please make sure all attachments are marked as RELEVANT

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Background screens which may include criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries, and reference checks will be conducted for this position.

BENEFITS - Health, dental, vision & prescription coverage for self or dependents available from date of hire, 15 paid vacation days, 12 sick days & 10-11 paid holidays annually, and membership in Retirement system with state contribution (vesting applies). Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF.

Student Loan Forgiveness: This position qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness on student loans after 120 qualifying payments have been made.

For more information https://statecareers.mt.gov/_docs/StatewideBenefitsFlyer.pdf

NOTICES

Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 - 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 is 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 - Use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes in Department of Corrections buildings, is prohibited. In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is also prohibited.

The Montana Department of Corrections is an EOE/M/F/D/V/SO (Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority, Female, Disabled, Veteran, Sexual Orientation)

Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, or counseling with 1 year of job-related experience. Must be licensed or able to be licensed as a licensed clinical social worker or licensed clinical professional counselor by the state of Montana. Must be licensed within 3 years of hire date.

Duel licensure as a licensed clinical social worker or licensed clinical professional counselor and licensed addiction counselor is preferred. Preference may be given to candidates with correctional experience.

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $ 27.05 - 34.05 Hourly Telework Eligibility : Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings : 1 Employee Status : Temporary Schedule : Full-Time

Shift : Day Job Travel : No

Primary Location : Missoula Agency : Department of Corrections Union : 000 - None

Posting Date : May 16, 2023, 3:19:21 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): May 31, 2023, 12:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials : Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name : Skyler MacDonald | Contact Email : skyler.macdonald@mt.gov | Contact Phone : 406-444-1347