Join Shodair and make a difference where it matters most.

Shodair is seeking a compassionate, creative, and team-oriented School-Based Therapist to join our team at Kessler Elementary School. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your clinical expertise directly into a school setting and help children and families build the skills they need to thrive.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Collaborative and adaptable — comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team while also working independently
• Compassionate and empathetic — committed to building meaningful relationships with students and families
• Experienced in behavior and classroom management — able to create positive, supportive environments for students
• Clinically skilled — experienced in assessment and treatment planning
• Fun and creative — able to connect with children and make therapeutic interventions engaging

What You’ll Do

As a school-based Therapist, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the emotional and behavioral health of students. You will provide individual, family, and group therapy, while helping identify family dynamics and patterns that may contribute to a student’s behavior and overall well-being.

You’ll also:

• Collaborate closely with teachers, school staff, families, and other members of the treatment team
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Provide assessment and therapeutic interventions tailored to each student’s needs
• Serve as an integral member of the student’s treatment team
• Provide therapeutic learning and support during summer programming
• Help create a positive, supportive environment where students can develop confidence and succeed

Why Shodair?

At Shodair, you’ll be part of a team of like-minded professionals who are passionate about bringing quality mental health care into schools. Your work will have a direct and lasting impact on children, families, and the school community.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Starting salary: $63,398.40 for unlicensed candidates
• Starting salary: $69,264.00 for licensed candidates
• Paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Supplemental insurance options, including short- and long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Student loan assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 6% employer-paid 403(b) contribution

Education, Training & Experience

• Master’s degree from an accredited program in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or a closely related field
• Two years of experience working with children who have emotional or behavioral challenges is preferred
• Training and/or experience providing individual, group, and family therapy

Certification/Licensure

• Current Montana candidate-level license (PCLC, SWLC, etc.)
• Eligible for licensure as an LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT in the State of Montana
• Actively working toward full Montana licensure in accordance with the requirements of the Montana Board of Behavioral Health

Make an Impact at School, Every Day.

If you’re passionate about helping children develop the skills, confidence, and support they need to succeed, we’d love to have you join the Shodair team at Kessler Elementary School.