Pays $2,087.70 - $2,349.72 biweekly — Counselor market median is ~$72k (317 jobs) · Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) for work-life (7.2/10, vs 7,538 in this specialty)
Program Therapist 1 - School
About the Role
Full-time Program Therapist in school/community setting. Provide therapy to youth. $54K-$69K. Master's degree required. Montana license.
Join Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch as a Program Therapist 1 - School in Arlee, Montana. Job DetailsJob Location: Arlee Community Based - Arlee, MT 59821Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $54,280.20 - $69,486.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides individual, group and family therapy, and therapeutic intervention to youth in school/community/home settings, while maintaining financial viability of the program.
- Provides individual, group and family therapy, and mental health clinical assessments to youth in school/community/home settings, while maintaining financial viability of the program.
- Encourage and engage in parent/guardian/caregiver interactions.
- Comfortable and willing to engage with youth and families in person and via telehealth.
Requirements
- Starting Salary Range: Salary reflects steps 1-5 of an 11-step pay schedule.
- The starting salary will be determined based on the applicant’s education and relevant experience.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: Pay rate038.46 - Pay rate326.92/week.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch in Arlee, Montana.
Licensure & Certifications
Requires a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling and a valid Montana professional license (SWLC, PCLC, MFLC, LCSW, LCPC, or MLFT). Must be at least 21 years old, pass a criminal and child abuse background check, and possess a valid driver's license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Program Therapist 1 - School at Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch 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 ~$97k across 66 listings, vs ~$75k nationally (18,403 listings).
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Montana's cost-of-living index is 106.8 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $58k 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
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
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