Mental Health Worker - Nights at Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch

Description

As a Night Mental Health Worker, you'll provide overnight supervision, ensuring the safety and well-being of youth in our residential treatment program. You'll serve as a positive role model, support youth during vulnerable hours, and contribute to a compassionate and structured environment. This role is ideal for someone reliable, empathetic, and dedicated to helping others heal and grow.

Starting Salary Range: $19.21 - $21.62 per hour. Salary reflects steps 1-5 of an 11-step pay schedule. The starting salary will be determined based on the applicant’s education and relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and document youth safety with scheduled bed checks (every 15–30 minutes)

• Maintain a clean and orderly lodge office

• Assist with laundry and linens following cleaning protocols

• Communicate effectively with day staff for continuity of care

• Support youth through positive interaction, presence, and consistency

• Complete organizational tasks such as documentation, chart audits, and material filing

• Uphold the mission, values, and safety standards of YBGR

• Participate in monthly coaching/supervision meetings

• Respond appropriately in crisis or high-stress situations

• Engage in ongoing training and professional development

• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor and Program Manager.

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