Mental Health Technician (MHT/BHT)

Mental/Behavioral Health Technician Opportunities

Provo Canyon School, located in Springville, UT, is a 24/7 secure behavioral health treatment center for adolescents aged 13 through 17. We coach, 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.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a positive role model for students while providing close supervision and documenting observations.
• Support that students are meeting defined daily goals, including hygiene, unit activities, education & therapy meetings.
• Confidently intervene during student crisis by using verbal de-escalation skills and other personal safety techniques that you will be trained in.
• Use positive verbal skills and coaching to educate students on appropriate behavior and possible outcomes.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Conflict resolution skills, resiliency and patience
• Ability to pass criminal history background check and drug screen

Salary: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on day and shift (hourly rate includes shift differentials)

Your benefits and perks include (full-time only):

• Full paid training program provided
• Generous shift differential $ pay for weekend and evening/swing shifts
• Full, affordable benefits package includes generous Paid Time Off
• FREE healthy meals during your shift and FREE parking
• Career ladder - room to grow!
• Tuition/Educational Assistance paid annually $3,000
• Employee Referral Program - Earn extra $$ for referrals

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