Pays $63K - $69K — Counselor market median is ~$73k (303 jobs) · Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) for work-life (7.2/10, vs 7,538 in this specialty)
CSCT Therapist- Kessler Elementary School
About the Role
$63K-69K. School-based therapy at Kessler Elementary. Student loan assistance. Full benefits with 6% 403b match. Work with children.
Join Shodair Children's Hospital as a CSCT Therapist- Kessler Elementary School in Montana.
Requirements
- EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE.
- Graduation from an accredited Master’s degree program in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology or a closely related field.
- 2 years of experience working with children who are emotionally disturbed is preferred.
- Evidence of training and/or experience in individual, group, and family therapy.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $63K - $69K
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Shodair Children's Hospital in Montana.
Key Responsibilities
The CSCT Therapist facilitates individual, family, and group therapy sessions to address student behavioral patterns. They also serve as an active member of the treatment team and provide therapeutic support during summer programming.
Licensure & Certifications
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field and be eligible for licensure in Montana. Two years of experience working with emotionally disturbed children is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates CSCT Therapist- Kessler Elementary School at Shodair Children's Hospital a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,538 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Mental Health Therapy — Counselor Career Context
In Montana, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$93k across 38 listings, vs ~$77k nationally (8,020 listings).
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Montana's cost-of-living index is 106.8 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$66k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k in an average-cost state — Montana ranks #9 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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