Therapeutic Youth Mentor - Part-Time, Flexible Schedule

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, Inc.; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, Inc. is seeking a Therapeutic Youth Mentor in Great Falls, MT to support youth through resilience-building and skill development.

You will work on a multidisciplinary team, fostering positive relationships and accountability while helping youth meet treatment goals. The role emphasizes role-modeling, healthy boundaries, and individualized, compassionate care with opportunities for regular supervision and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 21 years old or older.
• Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance required.
• Driver’s license required.

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.

Skills

Rapport building

Boundaries & confidentiality

One-on-one work

Group work

Team collaboration

Active listening

Documentation skills

Ethical judgement

Dependability

Values alignment

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, Inc. is seeking a Therapeutic Youth Mentor in Great Falls, MT to support youth through resilience-building and skill development.

You will work on a multidisciplinary team, fostering positive relationships and accountability while helping youth meet treatment goals. The role emphasizes role-modeling, healthy boundaries, and individualized, compassionate care with opportunities for regular supervision and ongoing training.