Mental Health Worker - Nights

Youth Dynamics of Montana; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch (YBGR) in Billings, MT seeks an Overnight Mental Health Worker to provide a safe, calm, supportive environment during nighttime hours. You will be a steady presence for youth, helping them heal and stay secure through every shift.

This role emphasizes consistency, compassion, and care, with opportunities for training, advancement, and a mission-driven team culture. If you are dependable and empathetic, we’d love to meet you.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old and able to pass a criminal background and Montana child abuse registry check.
• Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled bed checks every 15–30 minutes to ensure youth safety.
• Maintain a clean 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 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

Empathy

Communication

Observation

Boundary management

Documentation

Crisis de-escalation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Introduction

YBGR, WHERE YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

We have employees providing services to youth throughout Montana, working to change the trajectory of children's livesand havinga positive impact.

We are a family of YBGR staff providing services to youth throughout Montana, working to change the trajectory of children’s lives –to help them heal and recover! Click here to learn more about the Day in the Life of a Mental Health Worker.

Overview

Join Us in Providing Safety, Stability, and Hope -- At 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled bed checks every15–30 minutesto 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.

Requirements

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.

Required 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 selfless 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.