Mental Health Tech (MHT)

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 de-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.

Pay: Up to $23.00 (depending on education/experience/certifications/etc.) - INCLUDES shift differentials

The shifts for Behavioral Health Technicians are:

AM:

Sunday - Thursday 7am - 3pm

Tuesday - Saturday 7am - 3pm

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 7am to 3pm

Swing:

Sunday - Thursday 230pm - 1030pm

Tuesday - Saturday 230pm - 1030pm

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 230pm to 1030pm

Generous shift differentials are offered for Weekend, Swing and Grave shifts.

Benefits offered to full time staff include:

Medical, Dental, Vision insurances 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

TO APPLY PLEASE VISIT:

LOCATION: West Jordan, UT

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Minimum 21 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

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.

Notice

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