Mental Health Worker-Group Home Relief

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch•Billings, MT

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 work varies from shift to shift and may include helping youth through difficult moments, preparing meals, practicing independent living skills, supporting homework, taking community outings, and building trust through conversation. Group homes serve youth with behavioral, emotional, developmental, and trauma-related needs. The position may occasionally involve responding to 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

Must be 21 years old or older.
Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background checks as required by the State of Montana.
High school diploma required.
Empathy and compassion for youth experiencing mental health challenges.
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 and 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.
Demonstrate the values of Faith, Integrity, Relationship, and Stewardship as described in the posting.
Willingness and ability to obtain First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention certifications.

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 related to 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.