Behavioral Health Associate | Afternoon Shift | 18-20/hour

Sunstone HR Consulting • Hurricane, UT

1d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Embark at Hurricane – Stabilization and Assessment, in partnership with Sunstone HR, is hiring a Behavioral Health Associate to support boys ages 12–17 experiencing significant emotional and behavioral challenges. The program focuses on stabilization, assessment, and family-centered healing in a home-like residential environment. Direct behavioral health experience is not required; the employer seeks patient, dependable people who are comfortable setting boundaries and interested in supporting young people.

The role involves supporting teens through structured programming, daily routines, and emotional challenges while helping maintain a safe and welcoming residential setting. It requires emotional maturity and the ability to remain calm when supporting teens with high-acuity needs, including verbal or physical outbursts. Approved physical interventions, including holds or restraints, may be required when clinically necessary.

This is an on-site position in Hurricane, Utah. The afternoon shift runs from 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM, on a rotating schedule: Week 1—Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday; Week 2—Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Pay is $18.00–$20.00 per hour. Paid training and career growth opportunities are offered.

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, emotional maturity, and the ability to remain calm while supporting teens with high-acuity behavioral and emotional needs.
• Ability to build trust and maintain firm, healthy boundaries.
• Willingness to learn and grow; direct behavioral health experience is not required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Build supportive relationships with teens while modeling 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 to respond to emotional or behavioral escalations.
• Work with therapists, nurses, and other staff to reinforce individualized treatment goals.
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming residential environment, including light housekeeping.
• Accurately document student interactions, incidents, and progress.
• Participate in staff and house activities that build community and collaboration.

Benefits

• Paid 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) 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 life and optional short-term disability coverage.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program support.
• Paid training and career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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