Mental Health Worker

Company: Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch
Location: Billings
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

TITLE Mental Health Worker
Level Entry
Job Location Billings-Offices - Billings, MT
Position Type Full Time
Education Level High School
Salary Range $17.21 - $21.61 Hourly
Travel Percentage Negligible
Job Shift Swing

Position Summary: At Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, we count on our Mental Health Workers to support a trauma-informed environment, facilitate, and supervise day-to-day activities of residential programming such as recreational activities, completion of basic living and social skills while assuring the safety of the youth. They serve as a positive role model and mentor to adolescents in treatment. A Mental Health Worker will possess a strong work ethic, reliability, and a desire to help youth with complex emotional and behavioral issues. They should have a passion for this field and have the ability to be a positive role model and influence the youth. Must be available to work evenings and weekends. What are you looking for in your next career opportunity? This is a great entry-level opportunity for those interested in working with youth.

• Do you have a sincere desire to make a difference in the lives of at-risk youth?
• Do you want a career that is more than a job and a paycheck?
• Do you want to be part of a team where you are valued and appreciated?
• Offers a hiring bonus, access to a no-cost personal trainer, use of our recreation facilities at no cost, dorm style housing. Required Skills and Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience/Interest in working with youth with emotional and behavioral issues
• 21 years old or older
• License to operate passenger vehicle and reliable means of transportation
• Ability to relate and build rapport with youth therapeutically while serving as a positive role model for the youth.
• Knowledge of and ability to maintain professional therapeutic boundaries and confidentiality with youth and families
• Possess the ability to work with youth in multiple settings, such as individually and in groups.
• Ability to work in cooperation and collaboration with the treatment team
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Display regular, predictable, and reliable attendance at work
• Excellent active listening skills
• Good computer skills
• Demonstrate sound & ethical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Willingness and ability to obtain certification in First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention.
• Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance: Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background check as required by the State of Montana Preferred Qualifications
• Two (2) years of experience working with youth in a similar setting or environment.
• Knowledge of behavior modification and age-appropriate child development PI201914667

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