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COPPER HILLS YOUTH CENTER Behavioral Health Technician in WEST JORDAN, Utah
Copper Hills Youth Center, located in West Jordan, Utah 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.
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 available shifts for Behavioral Health Technicians are:
AM:
Sunday - Thursday 7am - 3pm
or
Tuesday - Saturday 7am - 3pm
or
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 7am to 3pm
Swing:
Sunday - Thursday 230pm - 1030pm
or
Tuesday - Saturday 230pm - 1030pm
or
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 230pm to 1030pm
Your qualifications will include:
- 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
Must be able to pass an extremely thorough background check