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Copper Hills Youth Center

Mental Health Tech (MHT)

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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What they do

A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

$40,011 / year median in Utah

+23% projected growth

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Job Description

Responsibilities 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 Qualifications 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 All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.