Pays $40/hour — Counselor market median is ~$81k (66 jobs)
Therapist
About the Role
On-call crisis therapist in Helena, MT. 10pm-8am shifts, weekend and holiday differentials. LCPC or LCSW required.
Join Center For Mental Health as a Crisis Therapist – On-Call, Helena MT in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinically responsible for the delivery of evaluative, diagnostic and treatment services to clients.
- Conduct suicide risk evaluations using validated tools (e. g. C-SSRS or other designated MRWH screenings).
- Completes diagnostic screenings, care plans, and clinical documentation no later than 2 hours following discharge.
- Provides brief therapeutic interventions (CBT, DBT skills, motivational interviewing) utilizing trauma-informed de-escalation or other evidence-based practices.
Requirements
- Graduation from a college or university with a master’s degree in counseling and Montana licensure as a LCSW or LCPC is required or a PIT SWLC or PCLC.
- Two to four or more years’ experience in psychiatric social work or equivalent.
- Crisis experience is preferred.
- Must have a MT valid driver’s license, personal vehicle and valid vehicle insurance as travel is required. May transport clients.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $40/hour.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Center For Mental Health as a Crisis Therapist – On-Call, Helena MT.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist at Center For Mental Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
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) — 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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