Human Service Worker at IRT - Part-Time (On Call)

Wasatch; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Spanish wage increase

Job summary

Wasatch Behavioral Health in Provo, Utah is seeking a Part-Time, On-Call Human Service Worker for the Intensive Residential Treatment Center. The position offers a wage of $17.50–$22.17 per hour and is on-site, providing compassionate support and supervision to adults living with chronic mental illness.

You will assist with daily routines, participate in structured activities, document progress, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote independence and recovery goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Ability to stay calm, patient, and grounded during challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate support, supervision, and encouragement to program participants.
• Assist residents with daily routines, living skills, and activities that promote independence.
• Facilitate structured activities and skills groups in a supportive environment.
• Assist with crisis intervention and help maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic setting.
• Document client interactions, progress, and observations accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with therapists, supervisors, nursing staff, and other members of the treatment team.
• Model positive behaviors, healthy coping strategies, and effective communication.
• Support residents as they work toward their individualized treatment and recovery goals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join Wasatch Behavioral Health as a Part-Time, On-Call Human Service Worker with our Intensive Residential Treatment (IRT) Center in Provo, Utah! This onsite position offers a competitive wage of $17.50–$22.17/hour and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults living with chronic mental illness. IRT provides residential care and treatment as an alternative to hospitalization, offering a structured, therapeutic environment where residents can access therapy, case management, medication management, nursing support, and assistance developing essential daily living skills. As an on-call Human Service Worker, you'll provide compassionate support and supervision while helping residents build independence, participate in structured activities, and continue progressing toward their recovery goals.

Schedule: Sunday-Saturday (Days are Varied), On Call (Hours are Varied)
Compensation: $17.50–$22.17 DOE

About Us: Wasatch Behavioral Health

Wasatch Behavioral Health is a local government agency dedicated to providing compassionate, accessible mental health and substance-use services. We value collaboration, innovation, empathy, and creating a workplace where both clients and employees can thrive.

What You'll Do as a Human Service Worker

• Provide compassionate support, supervision, and encouragement to program participants.
• Assist residents with daily routines, living skills, and activities that promote independence.
• Facilitate structured activities and skills groups in a supportive environment.
• Assist with crisis intervention and help maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic setting.
• Document client interactions, progress, and observations accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with therapists, supervisors, nursing staff, and other members of the treatment team.
• Model positive behaviors, healthy coping strategies, and effective communication.
• Support residents as they work toward their individualized treatment and recovery goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to stay calm, patient, and grounded during challenging situations
• Reliable, team-oriented, and eager to learn
• Experience or education in mental/behavioral health is helpful but not required
• Must pass a background check and meet WBH hiring standards
• Spanish speakers may qualify for a wage increase

Employment at Wasatch Behavioral Health is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, motor vehicle record review and criminal background check. After hire you must complete and receive a Criminal Background Clearance (BCI) from Utah State Office of Licensing. Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment in the position, you must provide an official copy of licensure or certification.