Adolescent Behavioral Health Technician – Residential Care

New Haven; Payson (UT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid parental leave

Life & disability coverage

401(k) with company match

PTO & holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

New Haven is hiring Behavioral Health Technicians to support adolescent girls in a residential treatment setting in Spanish Fork, Utah. The role offers both full-time and part-time schedules with on-site work and a starting pay rate of $18.50 per hour.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 21+ years of age, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass a Utah background check. Paid training is provided, including substance use recovery support and crisis intervention

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to pass a Utah State background check.
• Willingness to commit to a minimum of 8 months.
• Ability to obtain a Food Handler’s Permit before the first day of work.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and behavioral health support to adolescent residents.
• Lead and participate in daily routines, group activities, and therapeutic programming.
• Support the development of healthy coping skills, communication, and emotional regulation.
• Assist with minor food preparation and model healthy lifestyle habits.
• Maintain a safe, structured, trauma‑informed environment.
• Collaborate with therapists and clinical staff to support individualized treatment plans.
• Document daily progress notes and communicate key updates to leadership.
• Use safe verbal de‑escalation and physical intervention skills when needed.

Skills

Empathy & active listening

Crisis de-escalation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Handler’s Permit

21+ years of age

Job description

New Haven is hiring Behavioral Health Technicians to support adolescent girls in a residential treatment setting in Spanish Fork, Utah. The role offers both full-time and part-time schedules with on-site work and a starting pay rate of $18.50 per hour.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 21+ years of age, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass a Utah background check. Paid training is provided, including substance use recovery support and crisis intervention