About this opportunity
Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch lists this Mental Health Worker - Nights opportunity in billings, Montana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Mental Health Worker - Nights
Billings Campus - Billings, MT
Overview
Salary Range $19.21 - $21.62 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Graveyard Education Level High School
Description
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.
Qualifications
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
Worksite address
billings, MT, 59107, US
Who can apply
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