Behavioral Health Technician - Erda Location Travel Stipend

*Entry-Level Position* Now Hiring Full-Time Youth Mentors for our Tooele County Location. Commute Stipend for eligible candidates, full-time positions with benefits, and overtime opportunities.

Qualification Requirements

Must be 20 years of age or older
Must be able to pass an FBI background check
High School Diploma or equivalent
Prior work experience with adolescents in other behavioral health treatment settings is a plus.
Must have a current valid driver’s license

We are looking for passionate people who want to make a positive change in the lives of the youth of our communities. Through mentorship, guidance, and accountability, behavioral health technicians play a vital role in assisting our residents on a path to success, directly contributing to the positive future of these youth.

Live for Life’s goal is to maximize and sustain successful outcomes, assisting in the youth’s successful transition back home to their families and to their communities.

This Live for Life program provides treatment for male adolescents struggling with a variety of mental health disorders. In a residential setting, the residents receive individual, family, and group therapy, psychiatric care, and other structured rehabilitative interventions.

Additional Training Provided

First Aid

CPR

Food Handlers Permit

Positive Communication System (PCS)

Benefits Include:

Employees traveling outside Tooele County enjoy an attractive commute stipend.

Paid Time Off

Self-Care

Medical Insurance

Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k)

Referral Program

Workplace food/coffee

Casual atmosphere and dress

Employee Recognition Program

Job Description:

This role's primary function is to supervise our residents and ensure their safety while building a rapport with them. This includes providing assistance to each resident in reaching their daily goals, conducting skill-building groups, providing individual support, setting limits for behavior, creating documentation of the resident’s progress, and identifying and communicating the individual needs of the client to the clinical team.

Essential Duties:

Participates in recreational and activity groups
Mentors and assist residents with meeting treatment goals
Consistently review the physical environment to ensure safety
Monitors and records residents’ actions and behavior
Facilitate residential daily schedule, including participating in and providing support to residents, including but not limited to activities such as chores, deep cleaning of designated space, meal service, laundry service, groups, activities, and events.
Provide transportation to residents for community outings and meetings in company vehicles in a safe and legal manner.
Enforces house rules pursuant to the policy
Ensure 100% supervision of residents
Practice compliance with all policies, record-keeping requirements, checklist assignments, assigned documentation, and any other assigned duties.
Reports signs of increased aggression, suicidal behavior, the danger of elopement, etc., and takes necessary safety precautions.
Maintain compliance with all required training and certifications.

Other Skills and Competencies

Problem-Solving Skills
The ability to work as a team
Clear communication skills
Ability to learn and practice de-escalation techniques

Location:

Erda, UT

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