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Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch

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Mental Health Worker - Relief

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Starting Pay: $18.12–$20.39/hour (based on education & experience)
Schedule: Flexible relief shifts — evenings, weekends & holidays as needed
Minimum Commitment: 8 hours per month

Make a Difference on Your Schedule

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.

What You’ll Do

As a Relief Mental Health Worker, you will:

  • 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.

What We're Looking For

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.

Important Expectations for Relief Staff

  • 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.

Why YBGR?

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.

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