Mental Health Worker-Group Home

<p><strong>YBGR, WHERE YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE</strong></p> <p>We have employees providing services to youth throughout Montana, working to change the trajectory of children's lives&nbsp;and having&nbsp;a positive impact.&nbsp;</p> We are a family of YBGR staff providing services to youth throughout Montana, working to change the trajectory of children&rsquo;s lives &ndash;<strong>&nbsp;to help them heal and recover!<br /><br />Click <a href="https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/vizi.vizirecruiter.com/DayintheLifeMentalHealthWorkerGroupHome.pdf" target="_blank" title="Day in the Life" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a> to learn more about the Day in the Life of a Mental Health Worker Group Home.&nbsp;</strong>

Boulder Campus - Boulder, MT 59632

Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch

<strong>Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, a nonprofit organization, is trusted locally and nationally as a leader in the field of mental health care for children and their families.</strong> <br /><br />Each day, YBGR&rsquo;s employees work with close to 1200 youth throughout Montana who struggle with controlling emotions and behaviors. YBGR has impacted more than 10,000 youth and their families since 1957 through Residential Services in Billings, Community Based Services throughout Montana, and the Yellowstone Academy in Billings. https://www.ybgr.org/

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Full Time

$18.12 - $20.39 Hourly

Overview: <p>Mental Health Workers in the Group Homes work directly with youth in the program. Mental Health Workers provide supervised therapeutic services to youth with behavioral and emotional difficulties for the purpose of meeting the goals of each youth&rsquo;s Treatment Plan in a safe and positive environment. Supervision is exercised over several youth on an assigned shift. Because an employee is this position is located in a work environment associated with unstable youth, the work may involve an element of personal danger.</p> <p><strong>Starting Salary Range:</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>Full Time Positions: $18.12 - $20.39 per hour. Salary reflects steps 1-5 of an 11-step pay schedule. The starting salary will be determined based on the applicant&rsquo;s education and relevant experience.</p> <p>Relief Positions: $17.12 - $19.27 per hour. Salary reflects steps 1-5 of an 11-step pay schedule. The starting salary will be determined based on the applicant&rsquo;s education and relevant experience.</p>
Responsibilities: <div id="responsibilities" class="job-summary-section ng-scope"> <div class="full-text ng-binding"> <ul class="ignore-global-css"> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Provide quality supervision, care and treatment for the youth by assisting in planning direct care/recreational activities and establishing a positive therapeutic relationship with youth</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Collaborate with youth on individual treatment goals as determined by the youth treatment team and complete activities and document results accurately and timely.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Implement the established treatment modality and Participate in the development, implementation and updating of individual treatment, management and discharge plans in collaboration with supervisors and appropriate others.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Serve as a facilitator for support groups. Supervise family visits on assigned shifts and monitors youth in all activities and situations.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Safely operate personal/lease vehicles for client transport and business-related travel as assigned by your supervisor.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Willingness to cook, clean and help provide the supervision of hygiene.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Attend staff meetings, engage in supervision and training, contribute to public relations efforts, and carry out other responsibilities as assigned by your Supervisor.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Communicate with Program Manager and other staff as needed on progress, problems, etc. as directed and obtain prior approval from Program Manager for special activities and out of town travel.</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="ng-scope">&nbsp;</div> <div id="requirements" class="job-summary-section ng-scope">&nbsp;</div>
Requirements: <ul class="ignore-global-css"> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">21 years old or older.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance:<em class="ignore-global-css">&nbsp;</em>Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background check as required by the State of Montana.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Education: High School Diploma.</span></li> </ul> <br /> <p class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">Required Abilities/Skills:</strong></span></p> <ul class="ignore-global-css"> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Empathy and Compassion: Ability to empathize with the struggles and emotions of youth experiencing mental health challenges, and to provide compassionate care.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with youth, their families, and other members of the treatment team to facilitate treatment and support plans.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Boundaries and Professionalism: Understanding of professional boundaries and ethical guidelines in mental health care, including maintaining confidentiality and respecting patient autonomy.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Documentation Skills: Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records of youth&rsquo;s interactions, treatment plans, and progress notes in compliance with YBGR requirements.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Demonstrate being self-motivated, self-disciplined, and diligent with forward thinking.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Demonstrate the ability to think of their team over self and define success collectively rather than individually.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">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.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Demonstrate the following values.</span> <ul class="ignore-global-css"> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Faith - is being sure of successfully achieving our mission, based upon our trust in a loving creator.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Integrity - doing what is right, putting the needs of others above your own, and living by the highest values.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Relationship - being committed to one another in a mutually respectful, dignified, healthy, and honoring manner.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Stewardship is the use of any resource or talent entrusted to YBGR to fulfill the mission and values.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Willingness and ability to obtain certification in First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention.</span></li> </ul> <br />#YBGRMHW