Behavior Technician -American Fork(PT) - Wasatch Behavioral Health

Please Note: We are looking to fill this position on or about December 2nd-16th, 2024.

Join our team at Wasatch Behavioral Health as a Part-Time Behavior Technician at our Adolescents Stride Program in American Fork, Utah. Stride is a partial-day treatment program that is part of Wasatch Behavioral Health. Stride is an after school skills development program for children ages 5-12 that are needing extra support with social, emotional, and behavioral concerns. Some of the common diagnoses we see include trauma-related disorders, Anxiety, ADHD,Autism Spectrum Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, depression,etc. We get referrals from the family clinics at WBH, school districts in the area, DCFS, and sometimes self-referrals.

This exciting position offers the opportunity to work directly with individuals, making a meaningful impact on their lives through behavioral interventions. As a Behavior Technician, you will have the chance to apply your problem-solving skills and showcase your empathetic nature in a supportive and dynamic environment. You will be part of a team that values excellence and innovation in the field of behavioral health.

If you are an Abundant Thinker who is passionate about helping others reach their full potential, this role is perfect for you. Don't miss this chance to be part of a fulfilling and rewarding journey in behavioral health practice! Apply now to join our team and make a difference in the lives of individuals in our community.

A little about us

The mission of the Stride Program is to provide useful strategies for children and their families who are experiencing social, emotional, and behavioral problems due to mental illness and emotional challenges. The program provides a safe, structured, nurturing, challenging, and engaging environment where children can develop the necessary strategies to feel accepted, confident, and successful at home, school, and in the community. You could not find a more exceptional fit for your career than Wasatch Behavioral Health! As a local government agency, we are committed to provide access to mental health services to everyone in our community. Wasatch Behavioral Health needs kind and motivated people to best support our clients and clinicians. If you have some experience or education, or even just an interest in the field of Mental/Behavioral Health, come join us!

Make a difference as a Behavior Technician

As a new Behavior Technician at Wasatch Behavioral Health, you can expect to work closely with individuals to implement behavior plans and interventions. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include observing and recording client behaviors, providing feedback to the treatment team, and assisting clients with daily living skills. You will have the opportunity to participate in team meetings, receive ongoing training, and collaborate with other professionals in the field. We provide transportation to pick the kids upfrom home or an agreed-upon pick up location, and bring them to our various locations where we hold therapeutic and skills development groups with the kids. After group, we transport them to a drop-off location in their area. There are generally 8-12 kids in a group at a time. Each group is led by a Case Manager, and has 3-4 Human Service Workers when fully staffed. As a Human Service Worker, your job would include helping us with transportation, and facilitating the groups and activities we do with the kids. While the kids are here, each day you will be assigned to work directly with about 1-3 kids. For your assigned kids, your job is to model appropriate skills and behavior for them, to prompt them to use appropriate behavior and skills of their own, to check in with them about their goals and document their progress, to help us teach skills lessons to the kids, to coach them on self-regulating if they start to become upset, to manage their behaviors and to facilitate our token economy with them.

This position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a compassionate approach to working with individuals with behavioral challenges. These positions require you to be 21 years of age, with a valid driver's license, and be willing/able to drive a company 15-passenger van for transportation. They also require having reliable transportation to/from work, and a willingness to cover shifts in various locations from time to time, including Saratoga Springs, American Fork, Provo, and Payson.

The schedule for this role is Part Time Monday through Friday, from 1:00pm to 7:00pm during the school year, and 9:00am-4:00pm during the summer. This schedule should allow for a consistent and structured work routine for you to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We offer a competitive wage, ranging from $15.93-$20.19 per hour.

Are you the Behavior Technician we're looking for?

To excel as a Behavior Technician at Wasatch Behavioral Health, it is essential to possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with individuals receiving services. Effective communication and active listening skills are crucial in this role to understand and address the needs of clients. Being detail-oriented and organized will help you accurately track and report client progress and behaviors. A compassionate and patient approach is necessary when working with individuals facing behavioral challenges, demonstrating empathy and understanding in your interactions. Additionally, having a collaborative mindset and the willingness to work as part of a team will contribute to a positive and supportive work environment.

APPLY TODAY, WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING YOU JOIN OUR TEAM!!

Employment at Wasatch Behavioral Health is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, motor vehicle record review and criminal background check. After hire you must complete and receive a Criminal Background Clearance (BCI) from Utah State Office of Licensing. Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment in the position, you must provide an official copy of licensure or certification.