Mental Health Tech (MHT) - Day Wrap

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Free meals on shift

Shift differentials

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Universal Health Services seeks a Behavioral Health Technician at Copper Hills Youth Center in West Jordan, UT. The role provides positive role modeling, close supervision of adolescents, and documentation of behaviors to support daily goals and treatment plans.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention using de-escalation techniques, facilitating group activities, and educating youth on appropriate behaviors and consequences.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 18 years old required.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and in high-stress environments.
• Ability to pass a thorough background check.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive role model for youth while providing close supervision.
• Document behaviors and ensure daily goals are met (hygiene, activities, therapy meetings).
• Intervene during student crises using de-escalation skills.
• Facilitate group interactions and enforce expected behavior.
• Educate students on appropriate behavior and consequences.

Skills

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Crisis de-escalation

Documentation

Observation skills

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 verbal-de-escalation skills and other personal safety techniques. Facilitation of group interactions and ensuring students are behaving according to standards. By using positive verbal skills, educate students on 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 is for: Day Wrap is - Fri-Mon 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
• 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.

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