Psych Tech - Graveyard Shift (Receiving Center)

Davis Behavioral Health • Layton, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Davis Behavioral Health (DBH) is hiring a Psych Tech for the Davis County Receiving Center (RC), a 23–72-hour alternative to inpatient hospitalization or incarceration that specializes in short-term crisis resolution. Psych Techs are front-line support staff who work directly with clients experiencing behavioral health crises. They engage with clients individually, manage the milieu, attend to client needs, supervise clients, de-escalate crisis situations, coordinate with other service providers, and maintain a positive recovery environment. Active client engagement is a minimum expectation.

The current opening is a part-time graveyard schedule consisting of three consecutive shifts: Thursday 11:00 p.m. to Friday 8:00 a.m., Saturday midnight to 8:00 a.m., and Sunday midnight to 8:00 a.m. The role also includes two to three on-call shifts per week. When called in during an on-call shift, employees are expected to arrive within 30 minutes; for coverage arranged before a shift begins, they are expected to arrive at the scheduled start time. On-call shifts are scheduled shifts, and employees must be available when called.

The position is non-exempt. The stated hourly rate is $19.25, with a 15% differential for graveyard and weekend shifts. Scheduled on-call shifts are eligible for a $20 per diem each. Part-time employees are not eligible for DBH’s agency benefits program, but all employees may use the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Intermountain LiVe Well.

Applicants must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening. Candidates offered employment must report for a drug screen at an Intermountain WorkMed location within 24 hours of being requested by DBH Human Resources. DBH is a drug-free workplace and complies with federal drug laws, including prohibiting medical marijuana use.

Requirements

• Pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening, including providing a valid drug-screening sample when requested.
• High school graduation.
• One year of full-time employment in a related clerical field.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
• Be available to work scheduled on-call shifts when called in.
• Arrive on the unit within 30 minutes when called in during an on-call shift.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a psych tech or in the social work industry is strongly preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish ability is strongly preferred but is not required; a Spanish-language incentive stipend is available after successfully passing a Spanish-language assessment upon hire.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook is preferred.
• Typing speed of 35–40 net words per minute is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Regulate emotion, manage impulsivity, and help clients learn skills that support success at home and in the community.
• Manage the milieu on the unit.
• Take crisis calls.
• Facilitate skills development groups.
• Assist professional staff with group activities.
• Help clients accomplish treatment objectives established by clinical staff.
• Record client behaviors and activities.
• Ensure compliance with developed programs and individual treatment plans.
• Serve as a liaison among clients, families, and professional staff.
• Monitor client behaviors and apply consequences as needed.
• Provide supervision and structure for clients on site and off unit.
• Drive a 15-passenger van and transport clients to meetings and approved off-unit activities.
• Complete other duties as needed and assigned.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Intermountain LiVe Well, available to all employees.
• $20 per diem for each scheduled on-call shift for eligible part-time psych techs.
• 15% shift differential for graveyard and weekend shifts.

What This Job Offers

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