Position Summary: The Therapeutic Youth Mentor (TYM) plays a vital role in helping youth build resilience, strengthen life skills, and develop healthy coping strategies. This position is centered on creating positive, supportive, and professional relationships while serving as a role model. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the TYM ensures individualized, compassionate care and supports each youth in reaching their treatment goals.
Starting Salary Range: $16.19 - $18.22 per hour. Salary reflects steps 1-5 of an 11-step pay schedule. The starting salary will be determined based on the applicant’s education and relevant experience.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain trusting, professional relationships with youth receiving mental health services.
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Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating healthy choices, appropriate boundaries, and effective coping strategies.
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Support youth in achieving treatment plan goals as outlined by therapists and the treatment team.
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Facilitate engaging skill-building activities focused on communication, problem-solving, emotional regulation, and daily living skills.
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Accompany youth in community settings to promote socialization, independence, and positive peer interactions.
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Provide crisis support and de-escalation when needed, following YBGR protocols.
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Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR), in compliance with agency standards.
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Collaborate with therapists, case managers, families, and community partners to ensure coordinated care.
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Actively contribute to organizational goals, including Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) initiatives.
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Model YBGR’s mission, values, and professional standards in all interactions.
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Adhere to agency policies, safety procedures, and compliance requirements.
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Take initiative in identifying challenges and seeking effective solutions.
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Participate in regular supervision, team meetings, and ongoing training.
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Remain aware of and responsive to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the youth and families served.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
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21 years old or older
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Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance: Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background check as required by the State of Montana.
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High School Diploma or GED
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Driver’s license to operate passenger vehicle
Required Abilities/Skills
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Strong ability to build rapport and engage therapeutically with youth.
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Knowledge of professional boundaries and confidentiality practices.
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Ability to work with youth both individually and in group settings.
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Collaborative approach to teamwork with the ability to work independently when needed.
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Excellent active listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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Proficiency in completing documentation in an electronic health record; minimum typing speed of 35 WPM (Microsoft Office 365 experience preferred).
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Sound judgment, ethical decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.
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Self-motivated, dependable, and adaptable with a team-oriented mindset.
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Commitment to YBGR’s values: Faith, Integrity, Relationship, and Stewardship.
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Willingness and ability to obtain certification in First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention.
Physical/Environmental Demands & Requirements:
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Services may be delivered in homes, schools, community settings, and agency facilities.
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Flexible schedule may be required, including evenings or weekends.
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Moderate physical activity may be involved, including recreation with youth.
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Rare involvement in the physical restraint of youth (50–300 lbs) when safety is at risk.
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Must be able to accurately observe, interpret, and respond to verbal and non-verbal client behavior.
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Exposure to high-stress situations during crisis intervention.
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Travel to other locations may be required as needed to meet with employees, clients, families, and other stakeholders. This may involve the use of a personal vehicle and may include transporting clients. For approved travel beyond the designated office location normal commute, mileage reimbursement will be provided if using a personal vehicle.
