Mental Health Worker

The Toughest Job You Will Ever Love.

Make a difference. Build relationships. Help youth discover what they’re capable of.

Starting Pay: $19.21–$21.62 per hour | Wage Advancement Opportunities

Schedule: Afternoon/Evening Shifts with weekend coverage required, 5 shifts per week with 2 weekdays off.

Why This Job Matters

At Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, Mental Health Workers do far more than supervise youth. They serve as mentors, role models, coaches, advocates, and trusted adults for children and adolescents receiving residential treatment services. Like the old commercial said, this is the toughest job you will ever love.

What Makes This Opportunity Worth It?

• Competitive starting pay: $19.21–$21.62 per hour, based on education and relevant experience.
• Wage acceleration: Eligible for wage increases at 90 days, 6 months, and annually thereafter, based on your hire date.
• Room to grow: An 11-step pay schedule, ongoing training, and opportunities for advancement.
• Work that matters: Build meaningful relationships and help youth develop skills they can use throughout their lives.
• A supportive team: Work alongside caring people who share a commitment to youth, families, and our mission.

What Does a Mental Health Worker Do?

What You Will Do

Build positive relationships, provide supervision, facilitate activities, teach life skills, support treatment plans, document observations, maintain a safe environment, and help youth navigate challenges and celebrate successes.

A Look at Success

One of our Mental Health Workers shows what this role can look like at its best. Known for bringing humor, connection, flexibility, and respect to his work, he helps youth feel valued while supporting their growth. Youth frequently identify him as one of their favorite staff members—not because he has all the answers, but because he consistently shows up, listens, and genuinely cares.

That’s the kind of impact we believe in. You don’t have to be perfect, have all the answers, or fix every problem. You do need to be willing to build trust, stay consistent, and keep showing up.

A Little Honesty

Some days you may help a youth achieve a major breakthrough. Other days you may spend 15 minutes discussing why wearing shoes is important. Both days matter. The victories are real, the work is meaningful, and the impact lasts a lifetime.