Mental Health Worker - Relief

Introduction

YBGR, WHERE YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

We have employees providing services to youth throughout Montana, working to change the trajectory of children's lives and having a positive impact.

We are a family of YBGR staff providing services to youth throughout Montana, working to change the trajectory of children’s lives –
to help them heal and recover!

At Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch (YBGR), our mission is to provide hope and healing to youth facing emotional and behavioral challenges. As a Relief Mental Health Worker
, you’ll play a meaningful role in that mission—stepping in to support staff coverage, build healthy relationships with youth, and contribute to a trauma-informed, therapeutic environment.

Whether you’re exploring the mental health field, looking to grow your experience, or want a flexible way to make an impact, this role lets you do valuable work while choosing shifts that fit your life.

• Help create and maintain a positive, safe, and therapeutic environment for youth.
• Supervise, mentor, and support adolescents in daily activities, recreation, and skill-building.
• Teach coping strategies, life skills, and healthy communication.
• Assist with treatment programming and provide timely documentation.
• Maintain regular communication with families and partnering agencies.
• Lead or support psycho-educational groups that promote growth and life skills.
• Collaborate with treatment teams and contribute to agency goals and outcomes.
• Model YBGR’s mission, values, professionalism, and culture of respect.
• Participate in ongoing training and coaching to strengthen your skills.
• Support daily operations while upholding all safety and organizational policies.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Are reliable, compassionate, and motivated to help youth succeed.
• Bring strong values, integrity, and a desire to serve as a positive role model.
• Can maintain professionalism and teamwork in high-energy environments.
• Are comfortable working with youth who have complex emotional and behavioral needs.
• Are committed to trauma-informed care and continuous learning.

• Work a minimum of 8 hours of direct care each month (training hours do not count toward this requirement).
• Communicate monthly with the YBGR scheduler about your availability.

Working at YBGR means joining a mission-driven team dedicated to empowering youth and strengthening families. You’ll gain valuable hands‑on experience in behavioral health, education, and residential care—while making a lasting impact on the kids who need it most.

• 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.
• Willingness and ability to obtain certification in First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention.

• 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 – the use of any resource or talent entrusted to YBGR to fulfill the mission and values.