Job Openings
Child & Family Therapist
The applicant for this position must have a Minimum of a 60-credit Master’s Degree in Social work or related counseling field from an accredited university. Applicant must be licensed or a licensure candidate licensed by the State of Montana’s Board of Behavioral health as an LCPC or LCSW. A minimum of two (2) years experience in the area of mental health is preferred. A thorough understanding of intervention techniques in working with children and families as well as regulatory requirements and Montana laws regarding working with children impacted by trauma and whose parents may present with co-occurring disorders and with high-risk families. A basic knowledge of educational, psychological and social work systems as related to families and parents affected by substance use disorders and mental health issues is required.
Pay range: $42,000 - $65,000 (salary is dependent on experience)
Clinical Director
YWCA Helena is licensed by the state of Montana as a Mental Health Center as well as a Substance Use Disorder Facility, providing both ASAM level 2.1 and 1.0 levels of care. The program also holds certification as a recovery home by the Recovery Access of Montana (RAM). Under these licenses and certifications, YWCA Helena operates two flagship programs: WINGS (Women Initiating New Growth and Sustainability) and Caterpillars Child and Family services. WINGS clinical services are fully integrated within the recovery home. Caterpillars services include parenting classes, supervised parenting and safe exchange and parenting advocacy.
The applicant for this position must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor or Clinical Psychologist and also a Licensed Addictions Counselor and meet the supervisor qualifications under
the MT Board of Behavioral Health. (Administrative Rules of MT 24.219.421 updated 8/22/2026).
o If the applicant is not also a fully licensed as a Licensed Addictions Counselor, then the
applicant must be trained in a related field and have training equivalent of the requirements to
apply for an LAC license.
● Minimum of 5 years experience working with individuals and families who are high-risk as an LCSW or LCPC.
● A minimum of 2 years clinically supervising license candidates, interns, and/or practicum students.
Pay range: $80,000 - $90,000 DOE
2025 Employer of Choice Award Winner
YWCA Helena is honored to receive the 2025 Employer of Choice Award amongst our peers in the small employer category. We pride ourselves on creating a more inclusive community where everyone can live happy, healthy, and productive lives. Strengthening families to create lasting stability, is at the heart of what we do. Through our two anchor programs - Caterpillars Parenting Center and Women Initiating New Growth and Stability (WINGS), we aim to address housing insecurity, addiction, mental health, recidivism, and food insecurity, stemming from generational trauma and poverty.
We recognize providing trauma informed care can take a toll on staff wellbeing. To achieve equitable and inclusive health, safety, engagement, and productivity for all employees, we encourage employees to maintain work life balance by providing one paid hour a week for self-care. We strive to serve our employees with respect; by delivering the same quality of care we provide to the individuals and families we serve. Which is why we joined other Montana businesses in becoming a Recovery Friendly Workplace to help reduce the stigma of addiction in the workforce. We believe by investing in human potential lives can be transformed for our clients and for our organization.