Mental Health Technician Jobs in Montana
Mental Health Technician jobs in Montana are concentrated in Billings, Missoula, and Great Falls, where behavioral health demand runs from entry-level direct care positions through senior psychiatric technician roles. Large, established employers such as Billings Clinic, St. Patrick Hospital, and Montana State Hospital in Warm Springs maintain consistent hiring across inpatient psychiatric units, residential treatment, and crisis stabilization. The most in-demand specialties in the state are adolescent behavioral health, substance use disorder support, and forensic psychiatric care. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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 be a positive role model and influence the youth.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
- Implement treatment programming and provide feedback for each child in the unit.
- Maintain a positive, safe, and therapeutic milieu in the treatment unit. Supervise youth at all times while teaching them coping and daily living skills.
- Complete proper treatment documentation on time and consistent with YBGR policies.
- Serve as a liaison to families and agencies responsible for youth in the unit, always providing professional customer service. Responsible for weekly contacts with families/agencies etc.
- Serve as a support person in the therapeutic treatment procedures (recreational, educational, spiritual, social, medical, etc.) assigned by the Program Manager.
- Design and implement psycho-educational groups to increase clients' knowledge and skills.
- Responsible/accountable to the treatment team and YBGR for overall program needs
Current Schedules Open
Saturday and Sunday 7:00am to 3:00pm Monday 11:00am to 5:00pm
Friday 5:00pm to 11:00pm Saturday and Sunday 3:00pm to 11:00pm
Tuesday-Friday 11:00am to 5:00pm
Required Qualifications:
- 21 years old or older
- Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance: Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background check as required by the State of Montana.
- High School Diploma or GED
Required Abilities/Skills
- Empathy and Compassion: Ability to empathize with the struggles and emotions of youth experiencing mental health challenges, and to provide compassionate care.
- Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with youth, their families, and other members of the treatment team to facilitate treatment and support plans.
- Boundaries and Professionalism: Understanding of professional boundaries and ethical guidelines in mental health care, including maintaining confidentiality and respecting patient autonomy.
- Documentation Skills: Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records of youth’s interactions, treatment plans, and progress notes in compliance with YBGR requirements.
- Demonstrate being self-motivated, self-disciplined, and diligent with forward thinking.
- Demonstrate the ability to think of their team over self and define success collectively rather than individually.
- 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.
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Demonstrate the following values.
- Faith - is being sure of successfully achieving our mission, based upon our trust in a loving creator.
- Integrity - doing what is right, putting the needs of others above your own, and living by the highest values.
- Relationship - being committed to one another in a mutually respectful, dignified, healthy, and honoring manner.
- Stewardship is the use of any resource or talent entrusted to YBGR to fulfill the mission and values.
- Willingness and ability to obtain certification in First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention.
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 be a positive role model and influence the youth.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
- Implement treatment programming and provide feedback for each child in the unit.
- Maintain a positive, safe, and therapeutic milieu in the treatment unit. Supervise youth at all times while teaching them coping and daily living skills.
- Complete proper treatment documentation on time and consistent with YBGR policies.
- Serve as a liaison to families and agencies responsible for youth in the unit, always providing professional customer service. Responsible for weekly contacts with families/agencies etc.
- Serve as a support person in the therapeutic treatment procedures (recreational, educational, spiritual, social, medical, etc.) assigned by the Program Manager.
- Design and implement psycho-educational groups to increase clients' knowledge and skills.
- Responsible/accountable to the treatment team and YBGR for overall program needs
Current Schedules Open
Saturday and Sunday 7:00am to 3:00pm Monday 11:00am to 5:00pm
Friday 5:00pm to 11:00pm Saturday and Sunday 3:00pm to 11:00pm
Tuesday-Friday 11:00am to 5:00pm
Required Qualifications:
- 21 years old or older
- Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance: Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background check as required by the State of Montana.
- High School Diploma or GED
Required Abilities/Skills
- Empathy and Compassion: Ability to empathize with the struggles and emotions of youth experiencing mental health challenges, and to provide compassionate care.
- Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with youth, their families, and other members of the treatment team to facilitate treatment and support plans.
- Boundaries and Professionalism: Understanding of professional boundaries and ethical guidelines in mental health care, including maintaining confidentiality and respecting patient autonomy.
- Documentation Skills: Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records of youth’s interactions, treatment plans, and progress notes in compliance with YBGR requirements.
- Demonstrate being self-motivated, self-disciplined, and diligent with forward thinking.
- Demonstrate the ability to think of their team over self and define success collectively rather than individually.
- 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.
-
Demonstrate the following values.
- Faith - is being sure of successfully achieving our mission, based upon our trust in a loving creator.
- Integrity - doing what is right, putting the needs of others above your own, and living by the highest values.
- Relationship - being committed to one another in a mutually respectful, dignified, healthy, and honoring manner.
- Stewardship is the use of any resource or talent entrusted to YBGR to fulfill the mission and values.
- Willingness and ability to obtain certification in First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention.
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The qualifications that appear most often in mental health technician jobs across Montana.
- High school diploma or GED recognized by the Montana Office of Public Instruction
- Current CPR and first aid certification from an accredited Montana provider
- Experience working in a psychiatric, residential, or behavioral health setting
- Ability to complete Montana-approved crisis intervention training such as CPI or Mandt
- Clean background check meeting Montana DPHHS requirements for direct care workers
- Strong documentation skills and familiarity with electronic health record systems
Mental Health Technician Jobs in Montana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mental health technician in Montana?
Most Montana employers require a high school diploma or equivalent plus completed on-the-job orientation, though an associate degree in human services, psychology, or a related field strengthens your candidacy. Montana does not issue a standalone state license for mental health technicians, but direct care workers in licensed facilities must meet Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services background clearance standards. Completing an approved crisis intervention training program before or shortly after hire is expected at most inpatient and residential settings.
Which companies hire mental health technicians in Montana?
Employers hiring mental health technicians in Montana right now include Youth Dynamics of Montana, Pioneer Medical Center, and Legion Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Montana's behavioral health workforce is anchored by large regional hospital systems and state-operated psychiatric facilities, which tend to post openings year-round rather than seasonally.
Which Montana cities have the most mental health technician jobs?
Billings, Great Falls, and Big Timber have the most mental health technician openings in Montana. Billings drives the largest share of listings as the state's most populous city and the home of major health systems, while Missoula's concentration of university-affiliated clinics and Great Falls' proximity to Montana State Hospital in nearby Warm Springs bring consistent demand to those markets as well.
Are there remote mental health technician jobs in Montana?
Yes, but they're rare. Mental health technician work is primarily hands-on and facility-based, requiring direct patient observation and physical de-escalation support. About 40% of mental health technician openings tied to Montana are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically involve telephone crisis line support or documentation-focused coordination roles rather than direct care.
How can I get hired as a mental health technician in Montana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a psychiatric technician aide or direct support professional opening at a Montana hospital system or residential facility, which typically provide structured on-the-job orientation. Billings Clinic and St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula both hire candidates without prior behavioral health experience into entry-level support roles. Earning a Certified Nursing Assistant credential through a Montana-approved program signals readiness for hands-on patient care and frequently opens the door to a mental health technician promotion within the same organization.
Where can I find and apply to mental health technician jobs in Montana?
You can find and apply to mental health technician jobs in Montana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Montana openings across hospitals, residential facilities, and crisis centers. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and credentials, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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