Mental Health Worker - Relief

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch•Billings, MT

6d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

At Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch (YBGR), our mission is to provide hope and healing to youth facing emotional and behavioral challenges. 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
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 Required
Ability to empathize with the struggles and emotions of youth experiencing mental health challenges, and to provide compassionate care.
Ability to communicate effectively with youth, their families, and other members of the treatment team to facilitate treatment and support plans.
Understanding of professional boundaries and ethical guidelines in mental health care, including maintaining confidentiality and respecting patient autonomy.
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.
Demonstrate the following values: Faith, Integrity, Relationship, Stewardship.
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.