Mental Health Worker

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At Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch (YBGR), we believe every child deserves hope, healing, and opportunity. As a Mental Health Worker, you’ll create a safe, trauma‑informed environment where youth can grow, learn, and thrive. You’ll serve as a mentor and role model, guiding adolescents in developing positive coping skills, daily living habits, and healthy relationships. Your dedication and compassion will help youth facing emotional and behavioral challenges build a brighter future.

• Implement individualized treatment plans and provide feedback on progress.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and therapeutic setting at all times.
• Teach coping, social, and daily living skills through structured activities.
• Build strong connections with families, caseworkers, and community agencies.
• Facilitate recreational and psycho‑educational groups that inspire growth.
• Complete treatment documentation accurately and on time.

Starting salary range: $19.21‑$21.62 per hour
, based on education and relevant experience. This reflects steps 1‑5 of an 11‑step pay schedule. YBGR offers ongoing training, opportunities for advancement, and a supportive, mission‑driven team culture.

• A dependable, caring professional who models integrity and empathy.
• Passion for helping youth overcome challenges and discover their strengths.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience in youth care or mental health preferred — but heart and commitment matter most!

• 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.

• 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.
• Self‑motivation, self‑discipline, and diligence with forward thinking.
• Team orientation: ability to think of the team over self and define success collectively.
• Effective interpersonal communication to build and maintain relationships, collaborate with colleagues, resolve conflicts, and navigate social situations.
• Values:
  Faith, Integrity, Relationship, Stewardship – defined as explained.
• Willingness and ability to obtain certification in First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Mental Health Care