Mental Health Worker-Group Home Relief

Youth Dynamics of Montana; Boulder (MT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch in Montana seeks Mental Health Workers – Group Home to support a trauma-informed environment, supervise day-to-day activities, and mentor youth in treatment. You’ll model positive behavior, teach living skills, and ensure safety across shifts.

Starting relief positions offer hourly pay between $17.12 and $19.27, with steps on an eleven-step pay schedule; pay level depends on education and experience. Commitment to youth well-being is essential.

Qualifications

• Empathy and compassion for youth in treatment.
• Clear communication with youth, families, and the treatment team.
• Professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Accurate documentation of interactions and progress.
• Self-motivation, discipline, and teamwork focus.
• Ability to collaborate and put the team goals first.
• Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention certification.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment programming and provide feedback for each child in the group home.
• Maintain a positive, safe, and therapeutic milieu while teaching coping and daily living skills.
• Complete proper treatment documentation on time and consistent with policies.
• Serve as a liaison to families and agencies and supervise visits and calls.
• Plan and support therapeutic procedures in home and community activities.
• Be accountable to the treatment team and YBGR for program needs.

Skills

Empathy and Compassion

Communication Skills

Boundaries and Professionalism

Documentation Skills

Teamwork/Collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Introduction

YBGR, WHERE YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

We have employees providing services to youth throughout Montana, working to change the trajectory of children's livesand havinga positive impact.

We are a family of YBGR staff providing services to youth throughout Montana, working to change the trajectory of children’s lives –to help them heal and recover! Click here to learn more about the Day in the Life of a Mental Health Worker Group Home.

Overview

At Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, we count on our Mental Health Workers – Group Home to support a trauma-informed environment, facilitate, and supervise day-to-day activities of group home 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 have the ability to be a positive role model and influence the youth.

Starting Salary Range:

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.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment programming and provide feedback for each child in the group home.
• Maintain a positive, safe, and therapeutic milieu in the treatment unit. Provide constant, quality supervision and care to 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 home, always providing professional customer service. Supervise and monitor family visits and phone calls on assigned shifts.
• Plan and serve as a support person in the therapeutic treatment procedures in the home and community (recreational, educational, spiritual, social, medical, etc.).
• Responsible/accountable to the treatment team and YBGR for overall program needs.

Requirements

• 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.