CLINICIAN - GPD

Clinician - GPD

Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Program Director
Date: May 2026

Each day at Volunteers of America, we strive to exemplify our foundational pillar of Servant Leadership and Cultural Values of Communication, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.

At VOA, we are committed to providing opportunities that help staff grow and enhance their skill sets.  As part of this commitment, we invest in on-the-job training to prepare employees for their new positions and offer professional development opportunities, coaching, and career pathways to promote our culture of helping staff advance their careers throughout the organization.

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Summary/Objective 

The Clinician provides and coordinates clinical and education-based treatment services throughout an individual's stay at Independence Hall. Ensures treatment practices are in accordance with accreditation and organizational standards, and are aligned with person-centered care.

Essential Functions

• Provides comprehensive mental health evaluations, prepares detailed reports with findings and recommendations, and ensures timely completion of all clinical documentation, including psychosocial histories, assessments, treatment plans, admission/ discharge summaries, other chart-related documents, and correspondence for assigned residents.
• Provide individual counseling and facilitate educational and counseling groups as assigned; accurately and promptly chart these activities in client records
• Assist with De-escalation as needed.
• Understand and enforce expectations and policies related to client care
• Strive to increase professional growth and effectiveness through training and by keeping abreast of current trends and theories in relevant areas
• Assist residents in understanding and completing therapeutic change objective-driven treatment plans
• Work cooperatively with necessary staff members, other community resources, and referral sources to coordinate services to clients
• To ensure the smooth functioning of therapeautic and Independence Hall operations, the licensed clinician will attend staff meetings and ISP meetings with client.
• Upon discharge, the clinician will provide follow along services to residents who discharged successfully from Independence Hall and have moved into the community.

Competencies

• Effective communicator; assertive when necessary
• Ethical practice
• Highly confidential
• Calm under pressure and in crisis
• Interacts with patients and team members in a professional manner
• Demonstrate exceptional time management skills to stay organized and meet tight deadlines
• Continuous demonstration of behaviors aligned with a posture of servant leadership and our cultural values
• Proficient in the use of computer software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Suite and Zoom.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but may serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the organization.

Work Environment

This job operates in a  veteran residential transitional program. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptops, photocopiers, and smartphones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. This position would require lifting files, opening filing cabinets, bending or stooping as necessary, and performing work at a computer for extended periods.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position; the schedule includes evenings, weekends, and on-call rotational work.

Travel

Minimal travel is expected for this position.

Required Education, Experience, or Eligibility Qualifications

• Fully licensed as a LCPC, LBSW, LMSW, or LCSW, through the Montana Board of Behavioral Health.

OR

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Social Work, or related field from a Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. (CACREP), Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) or Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program in counseling 

Preferred Education and Experience

• Five years of post-certification clinical experience, with some of this experience directly related to serving persons with mental health disorders.

EEO Statement

Volunteers of America Northern Rockies is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics.  Volunteers of America Northern Rockies will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.  If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 307-672-0475.