Behavioral Health Technician - Part-Time

Summary

Odyssey House is a highly regarded non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals experiencing mental health and addiction issues. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our community and in the lives of our clients.

Job Location

Salt Lake City

Pay

Starting at $17.00 per hour (+ $1 shift differential for overnight shifts from 9 PM to 9 AM)

Part-Time Benefits

• Access to 24/7 EAP program (Employee Assistance Program) for Mental Health support and more!
• Free meals with clients (residential only)
• Casual dress and atmosphere
• Flexible scheduling
• Higher pay for overnight shifts and holidays
• Opportunities for bonuses, awards, raises, and promotions
• Learning and collaborative environment
• Competitive 403b Match after 1 year
• Accrue up to 5 days of PTO per year
• Extra time off and gift packages for PT and FT staff that stay more than 90 days!
• Sabbatical Program - where we pay you to take a vacation after 5 years of service!
• On-Demand Pay - Get a portion of your paycheck early for hours already worked! (conditions apply)
• UTA free passes are available for your work commute

Odyssey House’s Core Values

• Integrity (I) – We do what is best for the clients and community. Always
• Wholeheartedness (W) – We are sincere in our commitment towards a better life for all.
• Connection (C) – We seek opportunities to engage with one another.
• Personal Growth (G) – We are curious about how to be better versions of ourselves.

Core Responsibilities

• Facilitating skills groups designed to help our clients achieve their treatment goals.
• Accurately documenting services.
• Maintaining healthy boundaries.
• Ensuring client safety.
• Cooking and serving meals to clients (residential only).
• Coordinating care with clinical staff.
• Serving as a direct line of support to our clients.
• Attending staff meetings and educational events.
• Maintaining the daily schedule.
• Completing headcounts and shift check-off lists as needed.

Day in the Life

In your day-to-day work, you will have the opportunity to get to know clients one-on-one in a deep and meaningful way. You will provide them with individualized attention and support to help them achieve their treatment goals. You will work with clients to help them understand their healthy and unhealthy behaviors and develop therapeutic interventions that are tailored to their specific needs. Your role will involve holding clients accountable for their treatment goals and rewarding them for their excellent work. By working closely with clients and helping them to make positive changes in their lives, you will be making a significant and meaningful contribution to our organization and to the lives of those we serve.

Candidate Qualities

• Passion for Community Service and helping others to realize their own potential.
• Communication Skills to problem solve directly with clients and other staff.
• Reliability to fill their support staff shifts and deliver on position responsibilities.
• Self-starter qualities to independently address issues and needs in our organization's community.
• Teachable - Willingness to learn and grow in their position.

Must-Have Requirements

• Care about people
• Willingness to learn
• Must be willing to distribute medications to clients
• Must be eligible to work in the USA
• Receive flu shot, TB test, and COVID-19 vaccine (spiritual and medical waivers available)
• One year of sobriety if in recovery

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment screenings, which may include background checks, fingerprinting, applicable sex offender registry screenings for Adult Residential roles, and other position-related verifications.
• Roles requiring driving are subject to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review and valid Utah driver’s license.

EEOC Statement

Odyssey House is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.