Mental Health Technician (MHT/BHT)

UHS; Woods Cross (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Full benefits after 31st day of work

PTO by 90 days

Holiday double time (the big 6)

Shift differential

Educational assistance reimbursement

401k with company match

Free meals and free parking

Job summary

UHS's Benchmark is seeking a Mental/Behavioral Health Tech to support teens facing life challenges, trauma, and low self-esteem. You will engage residents through psycho-educational groups, activities, and pro-social coaching in a compassionate, trauma-informed way.

This full-time role offers hourly pay ranging from $17.00 to $22.00, plus a $2.00–$4.00 per hour shift differential. Benefits begin after 31 days, with PTO by day 90, holiday pay, tuition assistance, a 401(k) match, free meals, and

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's preferred but not required.
• Must be at least 21 years old to apply.
• Must pass a criminal history background check and drug screen.
• Demonstrated resiliency in a dynamic environment.
• Reliable and consistent presence for residents.

Responsibilities

• Active engagement with residents through psycho-educational groups, activities, and coaching pro-social skills.
• Provide trauma-informed care with compassionate listening and redirection to foster safety and healing.
• Model and coach pro-social skills in collaboration with peers to improve self-esteem.
• Maintain safety and security through consistent engagement and supervision.

Skills

Empathy

Trauma-informed care

Communication

Patience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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?

Mental/Behavioral Health Tech @ Benchmark

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

Move forward with a career that provides purpose and meaning - helping today's youth improve the quality of their lives. Your work will help transform lives while also providing career development opportunities for you! 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

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
• FREE delicious 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

• Day Shift: Sun - Thurs (6am - 2pm) + $4.00 per hr differential on Sunday
• 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

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 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

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