Therapeutic Youth Mentor
About The Position
The Therapeutic Youth Mentor (TYM) helps youth build resilience, strengthen life skills, and develop healthy coping strategies. The role centers on creating positive, supportive, and professional relationships while serving as a role model. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the TYM provides individualized, compassionate care and supports youth in reaching their treatment goals. Services may be delivered in homes, schools, community settings, and agency facilities. A flexible schedule may be required, including evenings or weekends. Moderate physical activity may be involved, including recreation with youth, and the position may rarely involve physically restraining youth weighing 50–300 pounds when safety is at risk. The role includes exposure to high-stress situations during crisis intervention and may require travel to other locations, including transporting clients. Approved travel beyond the normal commute to the designated office location is eligible for mileage reimbursement when using a personal vehicle.
Requirements
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Pass the criminal record and child abuse registry background check required by the State of Montana.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Have a driver’s license to operate a passenger vehicle.
- Strong ability to build rapport and engage therapeutically with youth.
- Knowledge of professional boundaries and confidentiality practices.
- Ability to work with youth individually and in group settings.
- Collaborative approach to teamwork and ability to work independently when needed.
- Excellent active listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency completing documentation in an electronic health record.
- Minimum typing speed of 35 WPM.
- Sound judgment, ethical decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and adaptable, with a team-oriented mindset.
- Commitment to YBGR’s values of Faith, Integrity, Relationship, and Stewardship.
- Willingness and ability to obtain First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention certifications.
- Ability to accurately observe, interpret, and respond to verbal and non-verbal client behavior.
- Ability to meet the physical and environmental demands of the role, including moderate activity, rare physical restraint when safety is at risk, crisis intervention, and travel as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Microsoft Office 365 experience.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain trusting, professional relationships with youth receiving mental health services.
- Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating healthy choices, appropriate boundaries, and effective coping strategies.
- Support youth in achieving treatment plan goals outlined by therapists and the treatment team.
- Facilitate skill-building activities focused on communication, problem-solving, emotional regulation, and daily living skills.
- Accompany youth in community settings to promote socialization, independence, and positive peer interactions.
- Provide crisis support and de-escalation in accordance with YBGR protocols.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record in compliance with agency standards.
- Collaborate with therapists, case managers, families, and community partners to ensure coordinated care.
- Contribute to organizational goals, including Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) initiatives.
- Model YBGR’s mission, values, and professional standards in all interactions.
- Follow agency policies, safety procedures, and compliance requirements.
- Identify challenges and seek effective solutions.
- Participate in regular supervision, team meetings, and ongoing training.
- Remain aware of and responsive to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the youth and families served.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
