Youth Mentor / Behavioral Health Associate | Afternoon Shift

Sunstone HR Consulting • Washington, UT

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Sunrise Residential Treatment Center, in partnership with Sunstone HR, is hiring a Behavioral Health Associate to support teens ages 12–17 in an on-site residential treatment setting in Washington, Utah. The role supports teens through structured activities, daily routines, and emotional challenges while helping maintain a safe, home-like environment. The program uses relational, experiential, and evidence-based approaches to support teens and families navigating trauma, emotional regulation, and family dynamics. Direct behavioral health experience is not required; the position calls for patience, dependability, comfort setting boundaries, and an interest in supporting young people.

This afternoon-shift role works 1:30 PM–11:30 PM. Available schedules are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday plus every other Wednesday, or Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday plus every other Wednesday. The work requires emotional maturity and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations. Approved physical interventions, including holds or restraints, may be needed when clinically necessary. Paid training and career development are offered through a structured two-year mastery program with incremental pay increases as tiers are completed.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current driver's license.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background investigation.
• Willingness to learn CPR and First Aid.
• Patience, dependability, comfort setting boundaries, emotional maturity, and ability to remain calm during challenging situations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with adolescents in behavioral health, residential treatment, or crisis settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build supportive relationships with teens and model healthy communication, accountability, and respect.
• Help students participate in structured programming, daily responsibilities, and life skills development.
• Use verbal de-escalation techniques and approved safety procedures when responding to emotional or behavioral escalations.
• Work alongside therapists, nurses, and fellow staff to reinforce individualized treatment goals.
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming residential setting, including light housekeeping.
• Accurately document student interactions, incidents, and progress.
• Participate in staff and house activities that build community and collaboration.

Benefits

• Paid structured two-year Mastery Program with incremental pay increases as each tier is completed.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including PPO and HDHP options with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
• 401(k) with company match after eligibility requirements are met.
• PTO accrual and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave: up to six weeks for exempt employees and four weeks for non-exempt employees.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, plus voluntary coverage options.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED