Behavioral Health Technician

Live for Life Behavioral Health; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical insurance with multiple plan –

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k)

Employee referral program

Casual, team-oriented work environment

Workplace food and coffee

Job summary

Live for Life Behavioral Health invites applicants for an entry-level Behavioral Health Technician in West Jordan, UT. This full-time, swing shift position focuses on supervision and safe, structured residential care for male adolescents in a Sequoia program.

You will mentor clients, support daily routines, participate in activities, and coordinate with the clinical team to ensure consistent care and progress toward treatment goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Able to pass FBI background check.
• 21+ years old.

Responsibilities

• Maintain active supervision and a safe, structured residential environment.
• Build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Mentor and support clients toward treatment and daily goals.
• Lead and participate in recreational, skill-building, and support activities.
• Assist clients with daily routines including meals, hygiene, chores, laundry, cleaning, and schedules.
• Provide individual support, behavioral prompting, redirection, and appropriate limit-setting.
• Monitor client behavior and document progress and events.
• Identify and communicate client needs and changes to the team.
• Follow program expectations, safety procedures, documentation requirements, and responsibilities.
• Transport clients to approved appointments and activities.

Skills

Active supervision

Behavioral support

Client safety

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Entry-Level Position | Full-Time | West Jordan, UT

Live for Life provides structured residential behavioral health treatment for male adolescents with mental health challenges. Clients receive individual, family, and group therapy, psychiatric care, behavioral support, and structured rehabilitative interventions in a safe, therapeutic environment.

Our mission is to help youth build the skills and stability needed to successfully return to their families and communities.

Role Overview

Work directly with adolescents in our Sequoia residential treatment program. Behavioral Health Technicians provide active supervision and help maintain client safety while building positive, structured relationships.

Through mentorship, guidance, and accountability, you'll help clients work toward treatment goals, develop skills, manage behaviors, participate in daily programming, and build toward a successful future.

Schedule Option

Swing Shift

Monday–Friday | 3:00 PM–11:00 PM

What You'll Do

• Maintain active supervision and a safe, structured residential environment
• Build positive relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
• Mentor and support clients as they work toward treatment and daily goals
• Lead and participate in recreational, skill-building, and support activities
• Assist clients with daily routines, including meals, hygiene, chores, laundry, cleaning, and schedules
• Provide individual support, behavioral prompting, redirection, and appropriate limit-setting
• Monitor client behavior and accurately document progress and significant events
• Identify and communicate client needs, concerns, and changes in behavior to program and clinical team members
• Follow program expectations, safety procedures, documentation requirements, and assigned responsibilities
• Transport clients to approved appointments, activities, meetings, and community outings
• Recognize and respond appropriately to safety concerns, including increased aggression, suicidal behavior, elopement risk, and other behavioral or safety concerns

Who Does Well Here?

Sequoia is a strong fit for people who are calm, consistent, engaged, dependable, and comfortable maintaining structure.

Strong staff build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries, communicate clearly, work well as part of a team, follow through with expectations, and remain steady when situations become challenging.

Minimum Requirements

• 21+ years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Able to pass an FBI background check

Preferred, Not Required: Previous experience working with adolescents or in behavioral health.

Paid Training

• First Aid & CPR
• Food Handler's Permit
• Positive Communication System (PCS)
• De-escalation and behavioral support techniques

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Self-care support
• Medical insurance with multiple plan options
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee referral program
• Employee recognition program
• Casual, team-oriented work environment
• Workplace food and coffee
• Travel stipend for eligible Sequoia employees