Mental Health Worker

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch • Billings, MT

7d

About The Position

Mental Health Workers at Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch support children and adolescents receiving residential treatment services. They serve as mentors, role models, coaches, advocates, and trusted adults, helping youth build skills and navigate challenges through consistent, caring relationships. The role involves supervision, activities, life-skills instruction, treatment-plan support, documentation, and maintaining a safe environment.

The position offers starting pay of $19.21–$21.62 per hour, based on education and relevant experience. Eligible employees may receive wage increases at 90 days, six months, and annually thereafter, based on hire date. The role includes an 11-step pay schedule, ongoing training, and opportunities for advancement. The schedule consists of afternoon/evening shifts, five shifts per week, with two weekdays off and required weekend coverage.

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 supporting youth.
• Communicate clearly, listen effectively, collaborate, and navigate difficult conversations respectfully.
• Maintain confidentiality, ethical conduct, and appropriate professional boundaries with youth and families.
• Complete accurate documentation and follow treatment plans, procedures, and safety expectations.
• Be reliable, engaged, proactive, and accountable for work.
• Support colleagues and prioritize the needs of youth and the team.
• Adapt to changing plans, remain calm during challenging moments, and use appropriate humor.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with youth.
• Provide supervision and maintain a safe environment.
• Facilitate activities and teach life skills.
• Support youth treatment plans.
• Document observations accurately.
• Help youth navigate challenges and recognize successes.
• Collaborate with colleagues and support the needs of youth and the team.

Benefits

• Wage advancement opportunities, including eligible increases at 90 days, six months, and annually thereafter.
• An 11-step pay schedule.
• Ongoing training.
• Opportunities for advancement.

What This Job Offers

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