Mental Health Worker - Nights

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!  to learn more about the Day in the Life of a Mental Health Worker.

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.

• 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.

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.