Mental Health Tech (MHT)

Uhs•West Jordan, UT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Copper Hills Youth Center is a 24/7 secure residential treatment center (behavioral health) for male and female adolescents aged 12 through 17. We counsel, 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. Job Description: Behavioral Health Technicians serve as a positive role model for youth while providing close supervision and documenting behaviors. Must be a team player and recognize the importance of this position to positive student outcomes. Will ensure that students are meeting defined daily goals, including hygiene, unit activities, education & therapy meetings, etc. Will intervene during student crisis as necessary by using verbal de-escalation skills and other personal safety techniques. Facilitation of group interactions and ensuring students are behaving according to standards. By using positive verbal skills, educate students on appropriate behavior and possible consequences, and enact consequences if needed. The shifts for Behavioral Health Technicians are: AM: Sunday - Thursday 7am - 3pm Tuesday - Saturday 7am - 3pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 7am to 3pm Swing: Sunday - Thursday 230pm - 1030pm Tuesday - Saturday 230pm - 1030pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 230pm to 1030pm Generous shift differentials are offered for Weekend, Swing and Grave shifts. Benefits offered to full time staff include: Medical, Dental, Vision insurances at very affordable rates Free delicious and healthy meals while on shift Generous shift differentials for direct care staff and holiday premium pay Basic Life and Supplemental Life insurance Short and Long-term Disability insurance Dependent Life insurance Flexible spending accounts 401k with Company Match and Discounted Stock Purchase Plan (UHS) Paid time off And more TO APPLY PLEASE VISIT: www.copperhillsyouthcenter.com LOCATION: West Jordan, UT

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 21 years old
Excellent Verbal Communication Skills
Must be able to work effectively in a team and possible high stress environment
Effective problem solving skills
Ability to effectively manage conflict
Must have excellent attendance record

Responsibilities

Serve as a positive role model for youth
Provide close supervision and documenting behaviors
Ensure that students are meeting defined daily goals, including hygiene, unit activities, education & therapy meetings, etc
Intervene during student crisis as necessary by using verbal de-escalation skills and other personal safety techniques
Facilitation of group interactions and ensuring students are behaving according to standards
Educate students on appropriate behavior and possible consequences, and enact consequences if needed