Mental Health Worker
- Nights Youth Dynamics of Montana
- 5.0 Billings, MT Job Details Full-time $19.21
- $21.
62 an hour 5 hours ago Qualifications De-escalation techniques Conflict de-escalation High school diploma or GED Full Job Description
YBGR, WHERE YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
We have employees providing services to youth throughout Montana, working to change the trajectory of children's lives and having a 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!
Company:
Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch
Industry:
Mental Health Care
Level:
Full Time
Location:
Billings Campus
Compensation:
$19.21
62 Hourly
OVERVIEW
Position Summary
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Support
Respond appropriately in crisis or high-stress situations. 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.
Quality Assurance
Complete required documentation, chart audits, and filing. Uphold YBGR's mission, values, and safety standards.
Performance
Communicate effectively with day staff to ensure smooth continuity of care. Participate in monthly coaching and supervision. Engage in ongoing training and professional development.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
At least 21 years of age. High School Diploma or GED. Ability to pass a criminal background and child abuse registry check (Montana). Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention certification.
Values
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.
Work Environment
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.
Skills
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.
ABOUT US
Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, a nonprofit organization, is trusted locally and nationally as a leader in the field of mental health care for children and their families.
Each day, YBGR's employees work with close to 1200 youth throughout Montana who struggle with controlling emotions and behaviors. YBGR has impacted more than 10,000 youth and their families since 1957 through Residential Services in Billings, Community Based Services throughout Montana, and the Yellowstone Academy in Billings.
The principles encompassed by Yellowstone's Mission Statement and Values lie at the heart of Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch.
These principles relate to and help maintain the moral integrity of our work. Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch directs all its activities, programs, its hiring practices, and develops its goals around these principles.
For more information:
www.ybgr.org
