Mental Health Worker

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch•Billings, MT

23h•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

At Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch (YBGR), we believe every child deserves hope, healing, and opportunity. As a Mental Health Worker, you’ll create a safe, trauma-informed environment where youth can grow, learn, and thrive. You’ll serve as a mentor and role model, guiding adolescents in developing positive coping skills, daily living habits, and healthy relationships. Your dedication and compassion will help youth facing emotional and behavioral challenges build a brighter future. What You’ll Do: Implement individualized treatment plans and provide feedback on progress. Maintain a safe, positive, and therapeutic setting at all times. Teach coping, social, and daily living skills through structured activities. Build strong connections with families, caseworkers, and community agencies. Facilitate recreational and psycho-educational groups that inspire growth. Complete treatment documentation accurately and on time. Compensation & Benefits: Starting salary range: $19.21–$21.62 per hour, based on education and relevant experience. This reflects steps 1–5 of an 11-step pay schedule. YBGR offers ongoing training, opportunities for advancement, and a supportive, mission-driven team culture. What We’re Looking For: A dependable, caring professional who models integrity and empathy. Passion for helping youth overcome challenges and discover their strengths. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Experience in youth care or mental health preferred — but heart and commitment matter most!

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
Empathy and Compassion: Ability to empathize with the struggles and emotions of youth experiencing mental health challenges, and to provide compassionate care.
Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with youth, their families, and other members of the treatment team to facilitate treatment and support plans.
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. These skills are essential for building and maintaining relationships, collaborating with colleagues, resolving conflicts, and navigating various social situations.
Demonstrate the following values. Faith - is being sure of successfully achieving our mission, based upon our trust in a loving creator. Integrity - doing what is right, putting the needs of others above your own, and living by the highest values. Relationship - being committed to one another in a mutually respectful, dignified, healthy, and honoring manner. Stewardship is the use of any resource or talent entrusted to YBGR to fulfill the mission and values.
Willingness and ability to obtain certification in First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention.