Mental Health Tech (MHT) - DAY A (Sunday - Thursday)

Universal Health Services; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Free meals on shift

Shift differentials

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Dependent Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Copper Hills Youth Center in West Jordan, UT is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to supervise and mentor adolescents aged 12–17 in a 24/7 residential setting. You will document behaviors, support daily goals, and intervene during crises using verbal de-escalation techniques.

A $1,500 sign-on bonus is offered, with a pay range up to $23 per hour depending on shift, education, and certifications. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 18+ years old, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 18 years old.
• Excellent Verbal Communication Skills.
• Able to work effectively in a team and handle high-stress environments.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage conflicts.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Must pass a thorough background check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise youth and document behaviors.
• Serve as a positive role model for adolescents.
• Intervene during crises using verbal de-escalation and safety techniques.
• Facilitate group interactions and ensure proper behavior.
• Educate students on appropriate conduct and consequences.

Skills

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

Copper Hills Youth Center is a 24/7 secure residential treatment center (behavioral health) for male and female adolescents aged 12 through 17. We counsel, teach and mentor students who have psychiatric disorders. Our goal is to provide treatment that results in positive changes, allowing these youth to return to their families and communities.

Job Description:

Behavioral Health Technicians serve as a positive role model for youth while providing close supervision and documenting behaviors. Must be a team player and recognize the importance of this position to positive student outcomes. Will ensure that students are meeting defined daily goals, including hygiene, unit activities, education &therapy meetings, etc. Will intervene during student crisis as necessary by using verbalde-escalation skills and other personal safety techniques. Facilitation of group interactions and ensuring students are behaving according tostandards.By using positiveverbal skills,educate studentson appropriate behavior and possible consequences, and enact consequences if needed.

New Hire Sign On Bonus of $1,500.

Range: up to $23.00 (including differentials, depending on shift worked/education/experiene/certifications/etc.)

Shift is for Day A - Sunday through Thursay, 0700 to 1500

Benefits offered to full time staff include:

• Medical, Dental, Visioninsurances at very affordable rates
• Free delicious and healthy meals while on shift
• Generous shift differentials for direct care staff and holiday premium pay
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability insurance
• Dependent Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401k with Company Match and Discounted Stock Purchase Plan (UHS)
• Paid time off
• And more

LOCATION: West Jordan, UT

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 18 years old
• Excellent Verbal Communication Skills
• Must be able to work effectively in a team and possible high stress environment
• Effective problem solving skills
• Ability to effectively manage conflict
• Must have excellent attendance record
• Must be able to pass a thorough background check

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.