Mental Health Worker Part-Time
About The Position
Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch seeks a part-time Mental Health Worker to support a trauma-informed residential treatment environment for adolescents. The role facilitates and supervises day-to-day programming, including recreational activities and the development of basic living and social skills, while maintaining youth safety. Mental Health Workers serve as positive role models and mentors for youth experiencing complex emotional and behavioral issues. The position includes implementing treatment programming, maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu, supervising youth, teaching coping and daily living skills, documenting treatment, and communicating with families and agencies. The worker also supports therapeutic activities assigned by the Program Manager, designs and facilitates psycho-educational groups, and is accountable to the treatment team and YBGR for program needs. The position is located at the Billings Campus in Billings, Montana. The listed starting salary is $18.12–$20.39 per hour, reflecting steps 1–5 of an 11-step pay schedule; the starting rate depends on education and relevant experience. Open schedules include Saturday and Sunday 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Monday 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Friday 5:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.; and Tuesday through Friday 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years old or older.
- Must pass the criminal record and child abuse registry background check required by the State of Montana.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Ability to empathize with youth experiencing mental health challenges and provide compassionate care.
- Ability to communicate effectively with youth, families, and treatment-team members.
- Understanding of professional boundaries and ethical guidelines in mental health care, including confidentiality and respect for patient autonomy.
- Ability to maintain accurate, detailed records of youth interactions, treatment plans, and progress notes in compliance with YBGR requirements.
- Self-motivated, self-disciplined, diligent, and forward-thinking.
- Ability to prioritize the team and define success collectively.
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with others, collaborate, resolve conflicts, and navigate social situations.
- Willingness and ability to obtain First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention certification.
Responsibilities
- Implement treatment programming and provide feedback for each child in the unit.
- Maintain a positive, safe, and therapeutic milieu in the treatment unit.
- Supervise youth at all times while teaching coping and daily living skills.
- Complete treatment documentation on time and in accordance with YBGR policies.
- Serve as a liaison to families and agencies responsible for youth in the unit, providing professional customer service.
- Complete weekly contacts with families, agencies, and others as applicable.
- Support therapeutic treatment procedures and activities—including recreational, educational, spiritual, social, and medical activities—as assigned by the Program Manager.
- Design and implement psycho-educational groups to increase clients’ knowledge and skills.
- Remain accountable to the treatment team and YBGR for overall program needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
