Behavioral Health Technician

Entry-Level Position | Full-Time | West Jordan & Erda, UT

Live for Life provides structured residential behavioral health treatment for male adolescents with mental health challenges. Clients receive individual, family, and group therapy, psychiatric care, behavioral support, and structured rehabilitative interventions in a safe, therapeutic environment.

Our mission is to help youth build the skills and stability needed to successfully return to their families and communities.

Travel stipend available for eligible employees commuting to our Erda location from outside Tooele County.

Role Overview

Work directly with adolescents in our Cypress and Sequoia residential treatment programs. Behavioral Health Technicians provide active supervision and help maintain client safety while building positive, structured relationships.

Through mentorship, guidance, and accountability, you'll help clients work toward treatment goals, develop skills, manage behaviors, participate in daily programming, and build toward a successful future.

Schedule Option

Swing Shift

Monday–Friday | 3:00 PM–11:00 PM

Grave Shift

Friday–Tuesday | 11:00 PM–7:00 AM

or Saturday–Wednesday | 11:00 PM–7:00 AM

Weekend Double Shift

Saturday & Sunday | 7:00 AM–11:00 PM

Work 32 hours, paid for 40 hours

5 consecutive days off every week

Predictable, consistent full-time schedule

Shift availability varies by location and program. We will review current openings with you when you apply.

What You'll Do

Maintain active supervision and a safe, structured residential environment

Build positive relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries

Mentor and support clients as they work toward treatment and daily goals

Lead and participate in recreational, skill-building, and support activities

Assist clients with daily routines, including meals, hygiene, chores, laundry, cleaning, and schedules

Provide individual support, behavioral prompting, redirection, and appropriate limit-setting

Monitor client behavior and accurately document progress and significant events

Identify and communicate client needs, concerns, and changes in behavior to program and clinical team members

Follow program expectations, safety procedures, documentation requirements, and assigned responsibilities

Transport clients to approved appointments, activities, meetings, and community outings

Recognize and respond appropriately to safety concerns, including increased aggression, suicidal behavior, elopement risk, and other behavioral or safety concerns

Who Does Well Here?

Live for Life is a strong fit for people who are calm, consistent, engaged, dependable, and comfortable maintaining structure.

Strong staff build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries, communicate clearly, work well as part of a team, follow through with expectations, and remain steady when situations become challenging.

Minimum Requirements

21+ years old

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license

Able to pass an FBI background check

Preferred, Not Required: Previous experience working with adolescents or in behavioral health.

Paid Training

First Aid & CPR

Food Handler's Permit

Positive Communication System (PCS)

De-escalation and behavioral support techniques

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Self-care support

Medical insurance with multiple plan options

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k)

Employee referral program

Employee recognition program

Casual, team-oriented work environment

Workplace food and coffee

Travel stipend for eligible employees commuting to our Erda location from outside Tooele County

Apply Today

Build a meaningful career providing structure, support, mentorship, and accountability to adolescents working toward a successful return to their families and communities.