Mental Health Worker - Relief

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch•Billings, MT

10d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

As a Relief Mental Health Worker, you’ll play a meaningful role in that mission—stepping in to support staff coverage, build healthy relationships with youth, and contribute to a trauma-informed, therapeutic environment. Whether you’re exploring the mental health field, looking to grow your experience, or want a flexible way to make an impact, this role lets you do valuable work while choosing shifts that fit your life.

Requirements

21 years old or older
Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background check as required by the State of Montana.
High School Diploma or GED Required
Strong Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build rapport and maintain healthy boundaries with youth from diverse backgrounds.
Effective Communication: Clear verbal and written communication, including active listening and de-escalation skills.
Emotional Resilience: Ability to manage stress, remain calm under pressure, and model healthy coping skills for youth.
Team Collaboration: Willingness to work closely with a multidisciplinary team including therapists, supervisors, and other direct care staff.
Problem Solving: Sound judgment and critical thinking in responding to crisis situations or behavioral challenges.
Adaptability: Flexibility to work varying shifts and respond to the dynamic needs of a residential treatment environment.
Behavior Management: Familiarity with or willingness to learn trauma-informed behavior intervention strategies.
Cultural Competence: Sensitivity and understanding of how cultural, racial, gender, and socioeconomic factors affect youth behavior and treatment.
Empathy and Compassion: Ability to empathize with the struggles and emotions of youth experiencing mental health challenges, and to provide compassionate care.
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.
Demonstrate being self-motivated, self-disciplined, and diligent with forward thinking.
Demonstrate the ability to think of their team over self and define success collectively rather than individually.
The ability to effectively interact and communicate with others.
Willingness and ability to obtain certification in First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention.

Nice To Haves

Are reliable, compassionate, and motivated to help youth succeed.
Bring strong values, integrity, and a desire to serve as a positive role model.
Can maintain professionalism and teamwork in high-energy environments.
Are comfortable working with youth who have complex emotional and behavioral needs.
Are committed to trauma-informed care and continuous learning.
Work a minimum of 8 hours of direct care each month (training hours do not count toward this requirement).
Communicate monthly with the YBGR scheduler about your availability.

Responsibilities

Help create and maintain a positive, safe, and therapeutic environment for youth.
Supervise, mentor, and support adolescents in daily activities, recreation, and skill-building.
Teach coping strategies, life skills, and healthy communication.
Assist with treatment programming and provide timely documentation.
Maintain regular communication with families and partnering agencies.
Lead or support psycho-educational groups that promote growth and life skills.
Collaborate with treatment teams and contribute to agency goals and outcomes.
Model YBGR’s mission, values, professionalism, and culture of respect.
Participate in ongoing training and coaching to strengthen your skills.
Support daily operations while upholding all safety and organizational policies.