Youth Mental Health Worker | Trauma-Informed Care & Growth

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, Inc.; Boulder (MT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11-step pay schedule

Opportunities for advancement

Competitive starting pay

Job summary

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, Inc. seeks a Mental Health Worker to support youth in therapeutic group homes in Montana. You will build relationships, supervise daily routines, and help youth develop coping and independent living skills in a trauma-informed, relationship-based setting.

You will work hands-on with youth, ensuring safety, providing structure, and collaborating with families, schools, and professionals to promote growth and meaningful progress in treatment goals.

Qualifications

• 21 years old or older.
• Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance: pass background checks as required by Montana.
• Education: High School Diploma.
• Empathy and compassion for youth facing mental health challenges.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Build healthy, professional relationships with youth using trauma-informed approaches.
• Provide supervision, structure, and guidance throughout the daily routine.
• Help youth practice coping, communication, and emotional regulation skills.
• Support treatment goals and implement behavioral interventions.
• Reinforce therapeutic goals through everyday activities.
• Use de-escalation and crisis-response techniques during challenges.
• Facilitate recreational, therapeutic, and skill-building activities.
• Teach independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning, hygiene, and budgeting.
• Administer medications per organizational policies.
• Transport youth to school, appointments, and community activities.
• Complete timely documentation of progress, events, and services.
• Collaborate with treatment teams, families, schools, and professionals.
• Participate in meetings, supervision, and professional development.
• Maintain a clean, safe, home-like environment.

Skills

Empathy and Compassion

Communication Skills

Boundaries and Professionalism

Documentation Skills

Team Collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, Inc. seeks a Mental Health Worker to support youth in therapeutic group homes in Montana. You will build relationships, supervise daily routines, and help youth develop coping and independent living skills in a trauma-informed, relationship-based setting.

You will work hands-on with youth, ensuring safety, providing structure, and collaborating with families, schools, and professionals to promote growth and meaningful progress in treatment goals.