Mental Health Worker - Nights

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.

• 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

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.

• 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

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)

• 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

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

• 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