Mental Health Worker

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch in Billings, MT seeks a dedicated Mental Health Worker to support a trauma-informed residential program. You will supervise daily activities, teach coping and living skills, and serve as a positive role model for youth.

The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and strong boundaries; requires empathy, effective communication, and documentation skills. Compensation starts at $19.21–$21.62 per hour, with ongoing training and opportunities for advancement within a

Qualifications

• 21 years old or older.
• Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance required.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Empathy and compassion to support youths with mental health challenges.
• Effective communication with youth, families, and treatment team.
• Ability to maintain boundaries, confidentiality, and professional conduct.
• Documentation skills to keep accurate treatment records.
• Self-motivation, self-discipline, and teamwork.
• Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention certification.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment programming and provide feedback for each child in the unit.
• Maintain a positive, safe, and therapeutic milieu in the treatment unit.
• Supervise youth and teach coping and daily living skills.
• Complete proper treatment documentation on time and consistent with YBGR policies.
• Serve as a liaison to families and agencies responsible for youth in the unit, with weekly contacts.
• Design and implement psycho-educational groups to increase clients' knowledge and skills.
• Responsible/accountable to the treatment team and YBGR for overall program needs.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Boundaries

Documentation

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

First Aid/CPR certification

Violence Intervention Prevention

Job description

Position Summary: At Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, we count on our Mental Health Workers to support a trauma-informed environment, facilitate, and supervise day-to-day activities of residential programming such as recreational activities, completion of basic living and social skills while assuring the safety of the youth. They serve as a positive role model and mentor to adolescents in treatment. A Mental Health Worker will possess a strong work ethic, reliability, and a desire to help youth with complex emotional and behavioral issues. They should have a passion for this field and be a positive role model and influence the youth.Compensation & Benefits: Starting salary range: $19.21–$21.62 per hour, based on education and relevant experience. This reflects steps 1–5 of an 11-step pay schedule. YBGR offers ongoing training, opportunities for advancement, and a supportive, mission-driven team culture.Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:Implement treatment programming and provide feedback for each child in the unit.Maintain a positive, safe, and therapeutic milieu in the treatment unit. Supervise youth at all times while teaching them coping and daily living skills.Complete proper treatment documentation on time and consistent with YBGR policies.Serve as a liaison to families and agencies responsible for youth in the unit, always providing professional customer service. Responsible for weekly contacts with families/agencies etc.Serve as a support person in the therapeutic treatment procedures (recreational, educational, spiritual, social, medical, etc.) assigned by the Program Manager.Design and implement psycho-educational groups to increase clients' knowledge and skills.Responsible/accountable to the treatment team and YBGR for overall program needsRequired Qualifications:21 years old or olderCriminal / Child Abuse Clearance: Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background check as required by the State of Montana.High School Diploma or GEDRequired Abilities/SkillsEmpathy and Compassion: Ability to empathize with the struggles and emotions of youth experiencing mental health challenges, and to provide compassionate care.Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with youth, their families, and other members of the treatment team to facilitate treatment and support plans.Boundaries and Professionalism: Understanding of professional boundaries and ethical guidelines in mental health care, including maintaining confidentiality and respecting patient autonomy.Documentation Skills: Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records of youth’s interactions, treatment plans, and progress notes in compliance with YBGR requirements.Demonstrate being self-motivated, self-disciplined, and diligent with forward thinking.Demonstrate the ability to think of their team over self and define success collectively rather than individually.The ability to effectively interact and communicate with others. These skills are essential for building and maintaining relationships, collaborating with colleagues, resolving conflicts, and navigating various social situations.Demonstrate the following values.Faith - is being sure of successfully achieving our mission, based upon our trust in a loving creator.Integrity - doing what is right, putting the needs of others above your own, and living by the highest values.Relationship - being committed to one another in a mutually respectful, dignified, healthy, and honoring manner.Stewardship is the use of any resource or talent entrusted to YBGR to fulfill the mission and values.Willingness and ability to obtain certification in First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention.#YBGRMHW