Mental Health Tech (MHT) - Day B

Universal Health Services; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Free meals during shift

401k with company match

Paid time off

Holiday premium pay

Job summary

Copper Hills Youth Center in West Jordan, UT seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to supervise and mentor male and female adolescents with psychiatric disorders. You will document behaviors, monitor daily goals, and support therapy meetings while acting as a positive role model.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention using verbal de-escalation, safety techniques, and group facilitation to promote constructive student outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Strong verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a team and handle high-stress situations.
• Good problem solving skills and conflict management.
• Excellent attendance record is expected.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive role model and supervise youth.
• Document behaviors and track daily goals (hygiene, activities, therapy).
• Intervene during crises using verbal de-escalation and safety techniques.
• Facilitate group interactions and ensure students' conduct meets standards.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Teamwork

Stress management

Conflict management

Attendance

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 shift differentials - depending on education/experiene/certifications/etc.)

Shift for: Day B is - Tues - Sat 0700-1500

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