Mental Health Tech (MHT)

Copper Hills Youth CenterCopper 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.The shifts for Behavioral Health Technicians are:AM: Sunday - Thursday 7am - 3pmTuesday - Saturday 7am - 3pmFriday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 7am to 3pmSwing: Sunday - Thursday 230pm - 1030pmTuesday - Saturday 230pm - 1030pmFriday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 230pm to 1030pmGenerous shift differentials are offered for Weekend, Swing and Grave shifts. Benefits offered to full time staff include:Medical, Dental, Vision insurances at very affordable ratesFree delicious and healthy meals while on shiftGenerous shift differentials for direct care staff and holiday premium payBasic Life and Supplemental Life insuranceShort and Long-term Disability insuranceDependent Life insuranceFlexible spending accounts401k with Company Match and Discounted Stock Purchase Plan (UHS)Paid time offAnd moreLOCATION: West Jordan, UTQualifications:High School Diploma or GEDMinimum 21 years oldExcellent Verbal Communication SkillsMust be able to work effectively in a team and possible high stress environmentEffective problem solving skillsAbility to effectively manage conflictMust have excellent attendance recordAll 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.