Therapeutic Youth Mentor

Youth Dynamics of Montana; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

YBGR is seeking a Therapeutic Youth Mentor (TYM) to support youth across Montana in building resilience and life skills within a multidisciplinary team. You will model healthy coping, support treatment goals, and document care in the EHR.

Responsibilities include delivering skill-building activities, crisis support, and collaborating with therapists, families, and community partners. A meaningful role offering growth and impact in youth mental health.

Qualifications

• Requires 21 years or older
• Criminal/Child Abuse Clearance as required by the State of Montana
• High School Diploma or GED
• Driver’s license to operate a passenger vehicle
• Strong rapport and therapeutic engagement with youth
• Knowledge of professional boundaries and confidentiality practices
• Ability to work with youth individually and in groups
• Collaborative yet able to work independently when needed
• Excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient documentation in EHR; minimum 35 WPM; Microsoft Office 365 experience preferred
• Sound judgment, ethics, and conflict-resolution skills
• Self-motivated, dependable, and team-oriented
• Commitment to YBGR’s values: Faith, Integrity, Relationship, Stewardship
• Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention certification

Responsibilities

• Build trusting, professional relationships with youth receiving mental health services
• Model healthy choices, boundaries, and coping strategies
• Support youth in achieving treatment goals as outlined by therapists
• Facilitate skill-building activities for communication, problem-solving, and emotional regulation
• Accompany youth in community settings to promote socialization and independence
• Provide crisis support and de-escalation per YBGR protocols
• Accurately document in the EHR per agency standards
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, families, and community partners
• Contribute to PQI initiatives and organizational goals
• Model YBGR’s mission, values, and professional standards
• Adhere to agency policies, safety procedures, and compliance
• Take initiative to identify challenges and seek solutions
• Participate in supervision, meetings, and training
• Be mindful of cultural and socioeconomic contexts
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Rapport building

Active listening

Communication skills

Confidentiality practices

Team collaboration

Documentation in EHR

Typing speed 35 WPM

Judgment & ethics

Self-motivated

Commitment to YBGR values

First Aid/CPR certification

Violence Intervention Prevention

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 Therapeutic Youth Mentor.

Overview

The Therapeutic Youth Mentor (TYM) plays a vital role in helping youth build resilience, strengthen life skills, and develop healthy coping strategies. This position is centered on creating positive, supportive, and professional relationships while serving as a role model. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the TYM ensures individualized, compassionate care and supports each youth in reaching their treatment goals.

Starting Salary Range:$16.19 - $18.22 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

• Build and maintain trusting, professional relationships with youth receiving mental health services.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating healthy choices, appropriate boundaries, and effective coping strategies.
• Support youth in achieving treatment plan goals as outlined by therapists and the treatment team.
• Facilitate engaging skill-building activities focused on communication, problem-solving, emotional regulation, and daily living skills.
• Accompany youth in community settings to promote socialization, independence, and positive peer interactions.
• Provide crisis support and de-escalation when needed, following YBGR protocols.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR), in compliance with agency standards.
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, families, and community partners to ensure coordinated care.
• Actively contribute to organizational goals, including Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) initiatives.
• Model YBGR’s mission, values, and professional standards in all interactions.
• Adhere to agency policies, safety procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Take initiative in identifying challenges and seeking effective solutions.
• Participate in regular supervision, team meetings, and ongoing training.
• Remain aware of and responsive to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the youth and families served.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Driver’s license to operate passenger vehicle

Required Abilities/Skills

• Strong ability to build rapport and engage therapeutically with youth.
• Knowledge of professional boundaries and confidentiality practices.
• Ability to work with youth both individually and in group settings.
• Collaborative approach to teamwork with the ability to work independently when needed.
• Excellent active listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in completing documentation in an electronic health record; minimum typing speed of 35 WPM (Microsoft Office 365 experience preferred).
• Sound judgment, ethical decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and adaptable with a team-oriented mindset.
• Commitment to YBGR’s values:Faith, Integrity, Relationship, and Stewardship.

• Willingness and ability to obtain certification in First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention.

Physical/Environmental Demands & Requirements:

• Services may be delivered in homes, schools, community settings, and agency facilities.
• Flexible schedule may be required, including evenings or weekends.
• Moderate physical activity may be involved, including recreation with youth.
• Rare involvement in the physical restraint of youth (50–300 lbs) when safety is at risk.
• Must be able to accurately observe, interpret, and respond to verbal and non-verbal client behavior.
• Exposure to high-stress situations during crisis intervention.
• Travel to other locations may be required as needed to meet with employees, clients, families, and other stakeholders. This may involve the use of a personal vehicle and may include transporting clients. For approved travel beyond the designated office location normal commute, mileage reimbursement will be provided if using a personal vehicle.