Mental Health Worker - Nights

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.

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.

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

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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