Residential Behavioral Health Associate — Adolescent Care

Sunstone HR Consulting; Hurricane (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Mastery Program

Medical Insurance

Parental Leave

Life & Disability

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

EAP

Job summary

Sunstone HR Consulting is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate for a residential program in Hurricane, Utah. On-site position offering $18.00 to $20.00 per hour.

You will support adolescent boys (12–17) with daily routines, emotional regulation, life skills, safety, and structured programming alongside therapists and nurses. The role emphasizes a home-like environment, stabilization, assessment, and family-centered healing, with duties including crisis intervention, documentation, and teamwork

Qualifications

• High-acuity response: Comfortable managing verbal/physical outbursts and emotional dysregulation in a residential setting.
• Emotional regulation: Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and set firm, healthy boundaries.
• Growth mindset: Willingness to learn and grow; candidates with strong boundary-setting and passion for adolescent mental health are encouraged to apply, even without direct experience!
• Adolescent experience: Background working with adolescents in behavioral health, residential, or crisis environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily routines: Support students in following structured schedules and activities with encouragement and accountability.
• Crisis intervention/prevention: Use verbal de-escalation techniques to manage emotional or behavioral escalations; apply approved physical interventions (holds/restraints) when clinically necessary to ensure safety.
• Treatment alignment: Ensure student progress aligns with individualized treatment plans developed by therapists.
• Positive modeling: Model constructive behaviors and attitudes, reinforcing a healthy environment for clients.
• Documentation: Maintain consistent, thorough records of client interactions, incidents, and progress.
• Team engagement: Participate in staff and house bonding activities to foster teamwork and community cohesion.
• Housekeeping tasks: Perform light daily tasks to maintain a clean, organized living space.

Skills

High-acuity response

Emotional regulation

Growth mindset

Adolescent experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sunstone HR Consulting is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate for a residential program in Hurricane, Utah. On-site position offering $18.00 to $20.00 per hour.

You will support adolescent boys (12–17) with daily routines, emotional regulation, life skills, safety, and structured programming alongside therapists and nurses. The role emphasizes a home-like environment, stabilization, assessment, and family-centered healing, with duties including crisis intervention, documentation, and teamwork