Mental Health Tech - Night Shift

Strong Hope Behavioral Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift Differentials for Nights & Week-

Competitive Compensation

401(K) with company match

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Job summary

Strong Hope Behavioral Health in Salt Lake City is seeking a Mental/Behavioral Health Technician for night shifts (6pm-6am). Pay ranges from $18.00 to $24.00 per hour, with a $3.00–$4.00 differential for nights and weekends.

The role supports a compassionate, patient-centered team caring for adolescents and adults in a psychiatric hospital setting, under RN supervision. Requirements include a High School diploma, CNA preferred, and CPR/Handle With Care certification.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Degree or equivalent required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
• One year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred, NOT required.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state if transporting patients. Must attend in house CPR and Handle With Care certification.
• May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• The Mental/Behavioral Health Tech provides direct patient care, supervision, and therapeutic support as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Working under the direction of the Registered Nurse, this role assists in maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment while supporting patient engagement, daily functioning, and treatment plan goals.

Skills

Compassionate

Team player

Patient care techniques

CPR certification

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

CNA preferred; degree in social work/recreational therapy preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Strong Hope Behavioral Health is seeking a compassionate team player for our Mental/Behavioral Health Technician

Shift: Nights 6pm-6am

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour dependent on education and experience.

Shift Differential: $3.00 - $4.00 on top of hourly rate for nights and weekends

About Strong Hope Behavioral Health:

We understand that not all wounds are visible. Depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction and suicide affects millions of individuals and families. Our mission is to transform lives through exceptional patient care. Strong Hope Behavioral Health is a private 118 bed freestanding psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and substance abuse treatment for adolescents and adults. We serve the Salt Lake City and surrounding area using evidence-based treatments in a comfortable, confidential atmosphere. We believe in an individualized, patient-focused approach to diagnosis and treatment.

For more information, visit our website at https://stronghope.com/ or watch a video from staff at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4bm4W1rnfo

The Mental/Behavioral Health Tech provides direct patient care, supervision, and therapeutic support as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Working under the direction of theRegistered Nurse, this roleassistsinmaintaininga safe, structured, and therapeutic environment while supporting patient engagement, daily functioning, and treatment plan goals.

Benefits of joining Strong Hope Behavioral:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Supportive Administration & Team
• Discounted in-house meals
• Shift Differentials for Nights & Weekends
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications

Education: High School Degree or equivalent required. Certified Nursing Assistant preferred; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.

Experience: One year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred, NOT required.

Licensure: Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state if transporting patients. Must attend in house CPR and Handle With Care certification.

Additional Requirements: May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

EEO Statement

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.