Mental Health Tech - Graveyard

Wasatch Crest; Heber City (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

Paid Time Off

On-site meals

Job summary

Wasatch Crest seeks a dedicated Mental Health Technician for graveyard shifts in Heber City, UT. The role supports residents in a residential treatment setting, fostering a healing environment and ensuring program compliance.

Responsibilities include monitoring residents, conducting screenings, documenting in EHR, and assisting with groups and admissions. Must have a valid Utah driver’s license, pass drug screening, TB test, and CPR certification; flexible hours required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Utah driver’s license and access to a reliable personal vehicle.
• Must pass random drug screening tests, TB test, and CPR certification.
• Ability to interact with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including use of tools and technologies.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents' whereabouts, activity, and program compliance during shift.
• Conduct inquiry searches for contraband as needed.
• Conduct drug screenings and monitor for substance use including random UAs.
• Adhere to all policies, handbooks, and documentation requirements.
• Provide active listening and supportive communication to residents.
• Understand resident needs and available resources to assist recovery.
• Model appropriate personal and professional boundaries.
• Provide consistent, outcome-oriented interventions.
• Motivate residents with a calm, respectful demeanor.
• Show empathy and patience in challenging situations.
• Assist with group activities, outings, and transportation as needed.
• Support with medications, UAs, admissions, and coordination as needed.
• Perform UAs and BACs if needed.
• Complete shift notes and EHR entries daily.
• Assist clinical in Recreational and Therapeutic activities.
• Comply with state licensure and accreditation documentation.
• Screen visitors and maintain client confidentiality.
• Participate in trainings and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Mental Health Technician - Graveyard

Position Description

Wasatch Crest is looking for a Mental Health Tech with excellent communication, interpersonal and administrative skills. Must be organized, proactive, flexible, and a team player.

The Recovery Advocate will help with creating and maintaining a healing and supportive environment for our clients at the residential level of care. Our clients are in treatment for a variety of reasons and present with various addiction and mental health struggles.

Mental Health Technicians will help with maintaining healthy boundaries, foster support and build rapport with the clients to assist them in their growth and recovery.

Job Duties

• Monitoring residents' whereabouts, activity, and program compliance throughout shift.
• Conduct inquiry searches, when necessary, for contraband.
• Conduct inquiry and monitor for substance use including random UA's.
• Know, understand, and ensure compliance with all policies and procedures, Employee Handbook, and Resident Handbook.
• Support client needs and provides support in the form of active listening.
• Know and understand the needs of the population we serve and what resources you could offer that may be helpful to the resident.
• Be aware and model appropriate personal and professional boundaries.
• Provide consistent, outcome-oriented interventions.
• Motivate residents toward positive behavior with neutral, objective, and respectful demeanor without escalating the situation.
• Show empathy and patience when encountering challenging situations.
• Assist with client groups, outings, activities, and transportation as needed.
• Support other teams with medications, UAs, admissions, coordination, etc.
• Perform UA's and BAC's, if needed
• Complete shift notes and EHR documentation each day.
• Support clinical in Recreational and Therapeutic groups and activities.
• Adhere to all documentation requirements for state licensure and accreditation agencies.
• Screen all facility visitors and adheres to sign in procedures. Maintains client confidentiality.
• Participate in routinely scheduled trainings.
• Assist with other administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid Utah driver’s license and access to a reliable personal vehicle.
• Must pass random drug screening tests, TB test, and CPR certification.
• Ability to interact with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds. Respects diversity.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including use of tools and technologies.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evening and weekends as needed.

Job Type: Full-Time

Required education: High school or equivalent

Required license or certification

• Driver's License
• CPR and First-Aid trained (will due upon hiring, if needed)

Our Mission

Wasatch Crest is a drug and alcoholaddiction treatment programoffering thefull continuum of care through respect, dignity, and compassion.

Here at Wasatch Crest, it’s not business; it’s a labor of meaning, honor, and love. Although we are a group of specialized professionals, it is each of our personal missions to give back by helping others overcome their addictions.

Benefits

Wasatch Crests offers a competitive benefits package that includes employer-sponsored healthcare package, Paid Time Off, On-site Meals included, a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm, and more.

Location

Heber City, UT 84032

Starting Pay

$14.00 - $18.00 per hour based on experience