Mental Health Worker - Relief

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch • Billings, MT

10d

About The Position

The Relief Mental Health Worker provides residential treatment support to children and adolescents at Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch. Relief staff provide meaningful support and connection while selecting available shifts to cover vacations, planned absences, and other staffing needs. The schedule is flexible and as-needed, with varied shifts based on program needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. A minimum of 16 hours of direct care per month is required unless an approved exception applies.

The role involves mentoring and supporting youth, helping them develop life skills, and contributing to a safe, positive, and therapeutic environment. Relief workers join the treatment team to help ensure youth receive consistent, quality care. The position calls for flexibility, dependability, teamwork, and a willingness to learn and build relationships with youth.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Successfully pass required criminal background and child abuse registry clearances in accordance with Montana requirements.
• Demonstrate empathy and compassion when responding to youth.
• Communicate clearly, listen, and navigate difficult conversations respectfully.
• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical conduct with youth and families.
• Be reliable and accountable, follow through on accepted shifts, and arrive prepared.
• Adapt to changing needs and remain engaged and solution-focused.
• Work collaboratively and support coworkers.
• Participate as a team member and be willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and maintain a safe, positive, and therapeutic environment.
• Build relationships with youth and model appropriate communication, behavior, and problem-solving.
• Facilitate recreational, educational, social, and other therapeutic activities.
• Support treatment goals by teaching coping skills, social skills, and daily living skills.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation.
• Communicate and collaborate with coworkers, supervisors, and other members of the treatment team.
• Follow established treatment plans, safety expectations, and organizational policies.
• Work at least 16 hours per month providing direct care to youth, unless an approved exception applies.
• Communicate monthly with the YBGR Scheduler regarding availability.
• Honor accepted shifts and maintain reliable attendance.
• Participate in required training and supervision or coaching as applicable to the position.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling and the ability to select available shifts based on availability and staffing needs.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunities to learn more about the field.
• Supportive team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED