Behavioral Health Associate - Adolescent Residential Care

Sunrise Residential Treatment Center; Washington (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with Company Match

PTO & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life & Disability Coverage

HSA eligibility and company contrib.

Job summary

Sunrise Residential Treatment Center in Utah is hiring Behavioral Health Associates to support adolescent boys and girls (ages 12–17). You will assist with daily routines, emotional regulation, and structured programming in a safe, home-like residential setting.

The role involves crisis intervention, documentation, and collaboration with therapists and nurses to meet treatment goals, with a focus on trauma-informed care and family systems.

Qualifications

• High-acuity response: comfortable managing verbal/physical outbursts and emotional dysregulation in a residential setting.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and set firm boundaries.
• Willingness to learn CPR and First Aid.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Current driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Daily routines: Support students in following structured schedules and activities with encouragement and accountability.
• Crisis intervention/prevention: Use verbal de-escalation techniques and apply holds/restraints when clinically necessary to ensure safety.
• Treatment alignment: Ensure student progress aligns with individualized treatment plans.
• Positive modeling: Model constructive behaviors and reinforce a healthy environment for clients.
• Documentation: Maintain thorough records of client interactions, incidents, and progress.
• Team engagement: Participate in staff and house bonding activities to foster teamwork.
• Housekeeping tasks: Perform light daily tasks to keep living spaces clean.

Skills

Verbal de-escalation

Emotional regulation

Growth mindset

Adolescent behavioral health

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sunrise Residential Treatment Center in Utah is hiring Behavioral Health Associates to support adolescent boys and girls (ages 12–17). You will assist with daily routines, emotional regulation, and structured programming in a safe, home-like residential setting.

The role involves crisis intervention, documentation, and collaboration with therapists and nurses to meet treatment goals, with a focus on trauma-informed care and family systems.