Wasatch Behavioral Health is hiring: Behavior Specialist-American Fork(PT) in Am

Join our dynamic team at Wasatch Behavioral Health as a Part-Time Behavior Specialist in the STRIDE Program located in Saratoga Springs, Utah. Stride is a partial-day treatment program that is part of Wasatch Behavioral Health. Stride serves kids 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 role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in need. As a Behavior Specialist, you will have the chance to apply your skills and knowledge to help others reach their full potential while honing your own expertise in behavior analysis and intervention. Come be a part of a supportive and collaborative environment where your contributions are valued and recognized. Every day will be a new day with exciting challenges and more growth opportunities. If you are passionate about helping others and looking for a rewarding experience, this position is perfect for you.

With a competitive wage of $16.25-$20.59

Schedule: Part Time Monday-Friday 1:00pm-7:00pm (max approximately 25 hours/week)

Hello, we're Wasatch Behavioral Health

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!

Your day as a PT Behavior Specialist

Join Wasatch Behavioral Health as a Part-Time Behavior Technician in the STRIDE Program of Saratoga Springs, Utah where you'll play a crucial role in providing individualized support to clients. Your responsibilities will include supervising clients, planning activities, crisis management, teaching living skills, and documenting behaviors. Engage in staff meetings, review documents, monitor client behaviors and medication responses, and prioritize client safety.

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.

If you're passionate about helping others and are dedicated to enhancing lives, apply now for this fulfilling opportunity to contribute to the well-being of those in need.

Requirements for this PT Behavior Specialist job

To excel as a Behavior Technician at Wasatch Behavioral Health, candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED along with at least one year of post-high school education in social work, psychology, or a related field. While one year of general work experience is preferred, it is not a strict requirement. The ability to navigate center vehicles when necessary is advantageous, although not mandatory. Proficiency in Spanish is preferred but not essential for this role. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, empathy, attention to detail, the ability to work collaboratively in a team, and a genuine passion for helping others improve their quality of life.

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.

APPLY TODAY, WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING YOU ON 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.

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