Mental Health Worker-Group Home

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch; Boulder (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch in Montana seeks a Mental Health Worker to provide supervised therapeutic services to youth in group homes, helping implement treatment plans in a safe, supportive environment.

The role involves coordinating with the treatment team, assisting in planning activities, transporting youth as needed, and participating in staff meetings; the job emphasizes empathy, professionalism, and compliance with safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• Criminal/child abuse background check as required by Montana.
• High School Diploma required.
• Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality supervision, care and treatment for youth and assist in planning direct care and activities.
• Collaborate with youth on individual treatment goals and document results.
• Implement established treatment plans and participate in development of discharge plans.
• Facilitate support groups and supervise family visits; monitor youth activities.
• Safely operate vehicles for client transport and travel as needed.
• Assist with cooking, cleaning and hygiene supervision.
• Attend staff meetings and contribute to supervision and training.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Boundaries

Documentation

Teamwork

Professionalism

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

First Aid/CPR readiness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Summary:

Mental Health Workers in the Group Homes work directly with youth in the program. Mental Health Workers provide supervised therapeutic services to youth with behavioral and emotional difficulties for the purpose of meeting the goals of each youth’s Treatment Plan in a safe and positive environment. Supervision is exercised over several youth on an assigned shift. Because an employee is this position is located in a work environment associated with unstable youth, the work may involve an element of personal danger.

Starting Salary Range

Full Time Positions: $18.12 - $20.39 per hour. 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.

Relief Positions: $17.12 - $19.27 per hour. 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.

Daily And Monthly Responsibilities

• Provide quality supervision, care and treatment for the youth by assist in planning direct care/recreational activities and establishing a positive therapeutic relationship with youth
• Collaborate with youth on individual treatment goals as determined by the youth treatment team and complete activities and document results accurately and timely.
• Implement the established treatment modality and Participate in the development, implementation and updating of individual treatment, management and discharge plans in collaboration with supervisors and appropriate others.
• Serve as a facilitator for support groups. Supervise family visits on assigned shifts and monitors youth in all activities and situations.
• Safely operate personal/lease vehicles for client transport and business-related travel as assigned by your supervisor.
• Willingness to cook, clean and help provide the supervision of hygiene.
• Attend staff meetings, engage in supervision and training, contribute to public relations efforts, and carry out other responsibilities as assigned by your Supervisor.
• Communicate with Program Manager and other staff as needed on progress, problems, etc. as directed and obtain prior approval from Program Manager for special activities and out of town travel.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 21 years old or older
• Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance: Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background check as required by the State of Montana.
• Education: High School Diploma

Required Abilities/Skills

• Empathy 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.