Mental Health Tech - Night Shift

UHS•Salt Lake City, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Salt Lake Behavioral Health is seeking a compassionate team player for our Mental/Behavioral Health Technician role. 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. 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.

Requirements

High School Degree or equivalent required.
Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state if transporting patients.
Must attend in house CPR and Handle With Care certification.
May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
One year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred, NOT required.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care, supervision, and therapeutic support as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Assists in maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment while supporting patient engagement, daily functioning, and treatment plan goals, under the direction of the Registered Nurse.