Mental Health Tech (MHT) - Swing B

Universal Health Services; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differentials

401k with company match

Job summary

Universal Health Services’ Copper Hills Youth Center in West Jordan, UT seeks a Behavioral Health Technician who will model professionalism and closely supervise adolescents. You will document behaviors, support daily goals (hygiene, activities, therapy meetings), and intervene during crises using de-escalation techniques.

New Hire Sign On Bonus of $1,500. Range: up to $23.00 per hour (including shift differentials) based on education, experience, and certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and in high-stress environments.
• Strong problem solving and conflict management abilities.
• Must pass a thorough background check.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive role model and provide close supervision of youth.
• Document behaviors and ensure daily goals are met (hygiene, activities, therapy).
• Intervene during crises using verbal escalation techniques and safety measures.
• Facilitate group interactions and reinforce expectations and consequences.
• Educate youth on appropriate behavior through positive communication.

Skills

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Conflict management

Problem solving

Attendance

Background check

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-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 for: Swing B is - Tues - Sat 1430-2230

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.