Mental Health Professional

The Licensed Mental Health Professional provides 24-hour mental health emergency and crisis intervention services. This role involves collaborating with other mental health professionals in a 24/7 coverage rotation to ensure access to clinical services and support. Key responsibilities include conducting mental health assessments, offering brief psychotherapy, managing discharges, and addressing clinical issues within crisis stabilization and receiving programs. The position also requires evaluating the need for hospitalization, providing consultation to families and care providers, implementing evidence-based practices, and maintaining timely and accurate clinical records.

We are excited to announce that WMMHC and AWARE Inc. are unifying to create a stronger agency that will provide the highest quality of support for the individuals, children, families, and communities we all serve.  As we move through this transition, new employees may begin their employment with WMMHC and later transition to AWARE, or they may be hired directly by AWARE, depending on their start date.  Together, we are committed to hiring outstanding individuals and offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off, health insurance, a retirement plan with company match, and so much more!  

This role requires an understanding of Trauma-Informed Care and proficiency in mental health assessment and crisis intervention. Strong communication skills, flexibility, and cultural competency are also essential. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college with a master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or another related degree.
• Valid MT Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Certification as a Mental Health Professional Person (MHPP) or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months.
• Minimum of one year (1) related experience
• Ability to pass a background check upon offer of employment
• Must reside in the state of Montana

Western Montana Mental Health Center proudly provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.