Overnight Mental Health Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Why You'll Love This Overnight Mental Health Worker Job!

Are you looking for a meaningful overnight role where you can make a real difference in the lives of teens? As a full-time overnight Mental Health Worker (MHW) at EOSIS Solstice in Layton, UT, you'll help maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic residential treatment environment while adolescents rest and recover.

This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in mental health, behavioral health, psychology, counseling, social work, youth development, healthcare, and residential treatment. Working alongside experienced treatment professionals, you'll support adolescents facing emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges while building valuable skills for a future career in helping professions.

Whether you're starting your career or preparing for graduate studies in psychology, counseling, social work, nursing, behavioral health, or healthcare, this role offers meaningful work and real-world experience that makes a lasting impact.

Pay: $
Shift: Full-Time, Overnight
Schedule: 11pm – 7am
Why EOSIS?

• Time Off: 20 days of paid-time-off + 6 paid holidays
• Insurance: Health, dental, and vision insurance + HSA/FSA
• Future Planning: 401(k) – ROTH and traditional options
• Career Path Opportunities

Each night, you'll help create a safe and structured environment where students can focus on healing and growth. Working alongside a dedicated team of mental health professionals, you'll gain experience in behavioral health, crisis response, therapeutic environments, and residential treatment. If you're looking for a rewarding entry-level mental health job with opportunities for growth, this is a great place to start.

Ready to begin a career helping teens and making a difference every day? Join EOSIS Solstice in Layton, UT as a full-time Mental Health Worker and become part of a team committed to changing lives! Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Monitor students during overnight sleeping hours to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Complete scheduled student safety checks and room rounds throughout the night.
• Observe and document student sleeping patterns and overnight behaviors.
• Report unusual behavior, safety concerns, or student needs to appropriate staff members.
• Provide 1:1 observation support when assigned.
• Assist with student personal care needs, including laundry and other support tasks when necessary.
• Complete routine housekeeping duties, including cleaning assigned areas and maintaining organization.
• Conduct medical record audits and complete required documentation.
• Complete Quality Assurance Improvement (QAI) assignments as assigned.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
• Maintain familiarity with emergency response procedures, including fire, disaster, and student safety protocols.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Night Staff Supervisor or Program Director.

Required Skills

• Must be age 21+
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong observation and communication skills.
• Ability to remain attentive, professional, and dependable during overnight hours.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for adolescents.
• Ability to complete required annual training requirements.

Preferred:

• Experience working with youth, adolescents, behavioral health, mental health, residential treatment, healthcare, education, or related fields.
• CPR Certification.
• First Aid Certification.
• Experience with documentation and record-keeping.
• Interest in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, Nursing, Behavioral Health, or Healthcare careers.

Additional requirements include:

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, and grasp.
• Ability to run after students who attempt to leave the facility without authorization.
• Ability to assist with approved therapeutic safety interventions when necessary.
• Ability to escort physically resistant students when required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively during routine and emergency situations.
• Ability to monitor students and maintain awareness of the environment throughout the shift.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach during overnight shifts.
• Ability to lift and move up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to conduct routine student safety checks and facility rounds throughout the night.
• Ability to maintain continuous awareness of student safety and wellbeing.
• Ability to remain alert and responsive during overnight hours.
• Ability to communicate effectively during routine and emergency situations.
• Ability to assist with approved crisis intervention and safety procedures when necessary.
• Ability to document observations and complete required reporting accurately.
• Ability to respond quickly to student emergencies or safety concerns.
• Ability to work in an active behavioral health and residential treatment environment.