Mental Health Tech
Shift: Nights 6pm–6am, Days 6am–6pm
Pay
- $18.00 – $24.00 per hour, dependent on education and experience
- Shift Differential: $3.00 – $4.00 on top of hourly rate for nights and weekends
About Salt Lake Behavioral Health
We understand that not all wounds are visible. Depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction and suicide affect millions of individuals and families. Our mission is to transform lives through exceptional patient care.
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.
For more information, visit our website at www.saltlakebehavioralhealth.com or watch a video from staff at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4bm4W1rnfo
About the 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
- Certified Nursing Assistant preferred
- Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred
Qualifications
- One year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness preferred (not 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
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
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com