Mental Health Worker - Nights

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 26,463 - 29,783; Full time

Job summary

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch in Billings, MT is seeking a Night Mental Health Worker to provide a safe, calm overnight environment for youth. This role focuses on consistent, compassionate presence, adhering to safety standards, and coordinating with day staff to ensure continuity of care.

Responsibilities include conducting frequent bed checks, assisting with laundry, documenting incidents, responding to crises, and participating in ongoing training.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass a criminal background and child abuse registry check (Montana).

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled bed checks every 15–30 minutes.
• Maintain a clean, organized lodge office and assist with laundry and linens.
• Provide positive interaction and support to youth during overnight hours.
• Communicate effectively with day staff to ensure smooth continuity of care.
• Complete required documentation, chart audits, and filing.
• Respond appropriately in crisis or high-stress situations.
• Participate in monthly coaching and supervision.
• Uphold YBGR’s mission, values, and safety standards.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development.

Skills

Safety awareness

Emergency readiness

Empathy

Communication

Observation skills

Boundaries

Professionalism

Organized

Dependable

Team-oriented

Mission-driven

Faith

Integrity

Relationship

Stewardship

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Criminal background check & child abuse registry check (Montana)

Job description

Join Us in Providing Safety, Stability, and Hope -- Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch (YBGR), our mission is to inspire hope and healing in youth and families. As a Night Mental Health Worker, you play a vital role in that mission by ensuring a safe, calm, and supportive environment during the nighttime hours—when youth are often most vulnerable.

This is more than an overnight position. It’s an opportunity to be a steady, positive presence in the lives of young people who need consistency, compassion, and care. If you’re dependable, empathetic, and driven to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct scheduled bed checks every 15–30 minutes to ensure youth safety and well-being
• Maintain a clean, organized lodge office and assist with laundry and linens
• Provide positive interaction and support to youth during overnight hours
• Communicate effectively with day staff to ensure smooth continuity of care
• Complete required documentation, chart audits, and filing
• Respond appropriately in crisis or high-stress situations
• Participate in monthly coaching and supervision
• Uphold YBGR’s mission, values, and safety standards
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development

Compensation & Benefits

Starting salary range: $19.21–$21.62 per hour, based on education and relevant experience. This reflects steps 1–5 of an 11‑step pay schedule. YBGR offers ongoing training, opportunities for advancement, and a supportive, mission‑driven team culture.

Who You Are

• Calm, consistent, and dependable
• Compassionate and patient
• Motivated to help youth heal, grow, and thrive
• Able to maintain structure and safety in a residential setting

Be Part of Something Bigger

Every night you work, you help create a foundation of safety, trust, and healing.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to pass a criminal background and child abuse registry check (Montana)

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong sense of safety awareness and emergency readiness
• Empathy and compassion for youth in crisis
• Excellent communication and observation skills
• Ability to maintain boundaries and professionalism
• Organized and dependable, with solid documentation habits
• Team‑oriented with a self‑less and mission‑driven mindset
• Demonstrates core YBGR values:
  • Faith: Trust in a meaningful mission
  • Integrity: Do the right thing, always
  • Relationship: Foster dignity and respect
  • Stewardship: Use your talents to serve

Certifications

• Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention certification

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Primarily indoor environment, with occasional outdoor duties
• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods
• Frequent use of computers and office equipment
• Must be physically able to assist in crisis interventions involving youth (up to 300 lbs)
• High‑stress tolerance and ability to de‑escalate difficult situations
• Must perceive and respond to verbal and non‑verbal cues effectively