Mental Health Technician (MHT/BHT)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Woods Cross (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Full benefits

Paid time off

Holiday pay (double time)

Shift differential

Educational reimbursement

401k match

Free meals and parking

Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech (BHT/MHT) to support residents with trauma-informed care and pro-social skill development.

You will engage in psycho-educational groups, activities, and coaching, while ensuring safety and consistent supervision. The role includes full-time shifts with competitive hourly pay and shift differentials.

Training is provided, benefits start after 31 days, and a 401k plan is available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED REQUIRED; Bachelors' degree preferred, but not required, in a human service field or working toward a degree
• MUST be at least 21 years of age or older to apply
• MUST pass a criminal history background check and drug screen
• Resiliency - being able to manage stress in a dynamic environment
• Consistency - being a dependable and consistent presence that our residents can count on

Responsibilities

• Active engagement with psycho-educational groups, physical activities, therapeutic and scholastic assignments and coaching pro social skills by modeling healthy relationship building skills.
• Empathy and trauma informed care through compassionate listening and re-directing negativity to ensure the resident feels safe which helps them towards healing past trauma.
• Modeling and coaching pro-social skills and improves their self-esteem through collaborative work with peers.
• Safety and supervision of the residents to provide routines and ensure a secure environment.

Skills

Resiliency

Consistency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

You canHELP CHANGE LIVES as a Mental/Behavioral Health Tech @ Benchmark

Hourly rates from $17.00 - $22.00 per hour based on education and relevant experience PLUS generous additional pay of $2.00 to $4.00 per hour depending on the day and shift - see below for shift details

• Are you drawn to helping young people who may be struggling with life or past trauma and abuse?
• Do you have the insight, patience and compassion that drive you to "connect" to teens who are suffering with low self-esteem, sadness, anger and grief?

If this description "fits" you, please consider a career working to improve the lives of the boys we serve. Our Behavioral Health Techs (BHT/MHT) use aTRAUMA INFORMED CARE APPROACHto working with adolescents. We will teach you how to apply these principles in an effective and positive manner so you can help us change lives!

YOUR BENEFITS WILL INCLUDE:

• Comprehensive PAID training program
• Full benefits coverage on your 31st day of employment
• 40 hours of Paid Time Off by your 90th day of employment
• Double time for holidays (the big 6)
• Generous Shift Differential - Additional $$$ per hour depending on your shift
• Educational Assistance Reimbursement - 3,000 tax free annually
• 401k with Company match + discounted stock purchase plan
• FREEdelicious and healthy meals while at work & FREE parking

Your role as a Behavioral Health Tech (BHT/MHT) provides services to our residents through:

Active Engagement - Assisting with psycho-educational groups, physical activities, therapeutic and scholastic assignments and coaching pro social skills by modeling healthy relationship building skills.

Empathy and Trauma Informed Care - Compassionate listening and re-directing negativity to ensure the resident feels safe which helps them towards healing past trauma.

Modeling and Coaching - Working together in a collaborative environment with their peers helps promote pro-social skills and improves their self-esteem.

Safety and Security - Consistent engagement and supervision of the residents is a priority that will ensure safety and provides much needed routines.

FULL TIME SHIFTS AVAILABLE

PM Shift: Tues - Sat (2pm - 10pm) + $2.00 per hr differential Tues-Thurs & $4.00 on Fri & Sat

Weekend Shift: Friday & Saturday (6am-2pm), Sun & Monday (2pm-10pm) PLUS choose your 5th (8hr) shift + $4.00 per hr shift differential on Fri, Sat & Sun & $2.00 on Monday

Grave Shift: Wed - Sat (10pm - 6am) + $3.00 per hr differential Wed & Thurs and $4.00 per hr Fri & Sat

Qualifications

Your Qualifications & Skills will include:

• High School Diploma or GED REQUIRED; Bachelors' degree preferred, but not required, in a human service field or working toward a degree
• MUST be at least 21 years of age or older to apply
• MUST be able to pass a criminal history background check and drug screen
• Resiliency - being able to manage stress in a dynamic environment
• Consistency - being a dependable and consistent presence that our residents can count on

EEO Statement - We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. 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.