Youth Mental Health Mentor - Group Home

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

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.