Mental Health Worker-Group Home Relief

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch•Boulder, MT

7d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Mental Health Workers in therapeutic group homes work directly with youth as they build relationships, develop life skills, practice emotional regulation, and work toward individual treatment goals. This is hands-on, relationship-based behavioral health work focused on creating a safe, structured, and supportive home environment where youth can experience consistency, connection, accountability, and opportunities for growth. The role includes helping youth through difficult moments as well as participating in everyday activities such as cooking, practicing independent living skills, helping with homework, going on community outings, and building trust through conversation. Group homes serve youth with a variety of behavioral, emotional, developmental, and trauma-related needs. The work may occasionally involve verbal or physical aggression, self-harm concerns, elopement, or other behavioral health crises. Workers receive training and respond as part of a team using therapeutic approaches and established safety procedures.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Pass criminal record and child abuse registry background checks as required by the State of Montana.
Have a high school diploma.
Demonstrate empathy and compassion toward youth experiencing mental health challenges.
Communicate effectively with youth, their families, and treatment team members.
Understand professional boundaries and ethical guidelines, including confidentiality and respect for patient autonomy.
Maintain accurate and detailed records of youth interactions, treatment plans, and progress notes in compliance with YBGR requirements.
Be self-motivated, self-disciplined, diligent, and forward-thinking.
Work collaboratively and define success collectively rather than individually.
Effectively interact and communicate with others, including collaborating with colleagues, resolving conflicts, and navigating social situations.
Demonstrate the values of Faith, Integrity, Relationship, and Stewardship as described in the posting.
Be willing and able to obtain First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention certification.
Remain calm and think clearly during challenging situations.
Build relationships without taking difficult behavior personally, balance empathy with healthy boundaries and accountability, accept feedback, and continue developing skills.

Responsibilities

Build healthy, professional relationships with youth using trauma-informed and relationship-based approaches.
Provide supervision, support, structure, and guidance throughout daily routines.
Help youth identify and practice coping, communication, emotional regulation, and problem-solving skills.
Support individual treatment goals and implement established treatment and behavioral interventions.
Use everyday activities to reinforce therapeutic goals and healthy decision-making.
Support youth through emotional and behavioral challenges using de-escalation, relationship-based approaches, established safety procedures, and crisis-response skills when needed.
Facilitate recreational, therapeutic, and skill-building activities.
Teach and model independent living skills, including cooking, cleaning, hygiene, organization, budgeting, and caring for a shared living space.
Administer medications according to organizational policies and procedures.
Transport youth to school, appointments, activities, family visits, and community outings.
Complete timely and accurate documentation about youth progress, behaviors, significant events, medications, and services provided.
Communicate and collaborate with coworkers, managers, treatment team members, families, schools, and other involved professionals as appropriate.
Participate in staff meetings, training, supervision, and ongoing professional development.
Help maintain a clean, safe, welcoming, and home-like environment.