Mental Health Worker Jobs in Montana
Mental health worker jobs in Montana are concentrated in Billings, Missoula, and Great Falls, where community mental health centers, tribal health programs, and integrated care systems drive steady hiring from entry-level technician roles to licensed clinical positions. Major employers with an established presence in the state include RiverStone Health, Benefis Health System, and the Indian Health Service. The most in-demand specialties are substance use counseling, crisis intervention, and case management for rural and underserved populations. 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 worker jobs across Montana.
- Active Montana Mental Health Professional license or eligibility for state registration required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related behavioral health field
- Experience delivering direct client care in a community mental health or residential setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation standards
- Valid Montana driver's license for community outreach and home-based service positions
- CPR and first aid certification required for most residential and crisis stabilization roles
Mental Health Worker Jobs in Montana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mental health worker in Montana?
Most mental health worker roles in Montana require at minimum a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field. Those pursuing clinical or licensed positions must register with the Montana Board of Behavioral Health, which oversees licensure for licensed clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, and licensed addiction counselors. Entry-level direct support roles often require only a high school diploma, relevant coursework, and completion of state-mandated training hours.
Which companies hire mental health workers in Montana?
Montana mental health worker roles are posted by Youth Dynamics of Montana, Billings Clinic, and Pioneer Medical Center and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Many of the most active employers are community mental health centers, tribal health organizations, and integrated hospital systems distributed across Montana's larger cities and rural service areas.
Which Montana cities have the most mental health worker jobs?
Billings, Boulder, and Big Timber have the most mental health worker openings in Montana. Billings leads as the state's largest city and regional medical hub, while Missoula's concentration of university health services and nonprofit behavioral health agencies drives strong demand, and Great Falls supports hiring through its hospital system and the surrounding rural catchment area it serves.
How can I get hired as a mental health worker in Montana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for direct support professional or behavioral health technician roles at community mental health centers like RiverStone Health or residential programs operated through tribal health systems, which routinely hire candidates with a relevant degree and no prior clinical experience. Volunteering or completing a practicum at a Montana crisis center or outpatient clinic strengthens your application considerably. Obtaining a Qualified Mental Health Paraprofessional designation through the Montana Board of Behavioral Health is a credential that gives entry-level candidates a measurable edge over unregistered applicants.
Where can I find and apply to mental health worker jobs in Montana?
You can find and apply to mental health worker jobs in Montana on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Montana employers. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the positions that fit.
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