Mental Health Tech

UHS • Salt Lake City, UT

74d • 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.

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.
• Supports patient engagement, daily functioning, and treatment plan goals.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Supportive Administration & Team
• Discounted in-house meals
• Shift Differentials for Nights & Weekends
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

What This Job Offers

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