Mental Health Tech

Mental/Behavioral Health Technician

Salt Lake Behavioral Health is seeking a compassionate team player for our Mental/Behavioral Health Technician position. Shifts: Nights 6pm-6am, Days 6am-6pm. Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour dependent on education and experience. Shift Differential: $3.00 - $4.00 on top of hourly rate for nights and weekends.

About Salt Lake Behavioral Health: We understand that not all wounds are visible. Depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction and suicide affects millions of individuals and families. Our mission is to transform lives through exceptional patient care. Salt Lake Behavioral Health is a private 118 bed freestanding psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and substance abuse treatment for adolescents and adults. We serve the Salt Lake City and surrounding area using evidence-based treatments in a comfortable, confidential atmosphere. We believe in an individualized, patient-focused approach to diagnosis and treatment.

The Mental/Behavioral Health Tech provides direct patient care, supervision, and therapeutic support as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Working under the direction of the Registered Nurse, this role assists in maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment while supporting patient engagement, daily functioning, and treatment plan goals.

Benefits of joining Salt Lake Behavioral:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Supportive Administration & Team
• Discounted in-house meals
• Shift Differentials for Nights & Weekends
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Degree or equivalent required. Certified Nursing Assistant preferred; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
• Experience: One year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred, NOT required.
• Licensure: Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state if transporting patients. Must attend in house CPR and Handle With Care certification.
• Additional Requirements: May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

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