Pays $40/hourCounselor market median is ~$81k (66 jobs)

Therapist

CounselorIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem
Posted 4mo ago

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

Crisis interventionSafety planningDe-escalationSuicide risk evaluationDiagnostic screeningCBTDBTMotivational interviewingTrauma-informed careClinical documentationCase managementPsychiatric social work

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

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

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