Full Time Human Service Worker

Schedule: Sunday–Saturday (Days are Varied), Hours vary; Must be willing to work all shifts, including rotating weekends, grave shifts and some holidays
Compensation: $17.50–$22.17 DOE

Benefits

• Utah Retirement Systems (Pension & 401(k) options)
• Public Employees Health Plan (PEHP) Medical & Dental Insurance
• Vision Benefits Plan
• Employer-Provided Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 12 Paid Annual Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Scheduled Annual Pay Increases

About Us: Wasatch Behavioral Health

Wasatch Behavioral Health is a local government agency dedicated to providing compassionate, accessible mental health and substance-use services. We value collaboration, innovation, empathy, and creating a workplace where both clients and employees can thrive.

What You'll Do as a Human Service Worker

• Provide compassionate support, supervision, and encouragement to adolescent program participants throughout the day.
• Facilitate structured activities, life skills groups, and daily routines that promote emotional growth and personal development.
• Build trusting relationships with youth while modeling positive behavior, healthy coping strategies, and effective communication.
• Support adolescents who are working through challenges such as trauma, family disruption, self-harm, substance use, emotional regulation, and other behavioral health concerns.
• Assist with crisis intervention and help maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.
• Document client interactions, behaviors, progress, and observations accurately and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with therapists, supervisors, nurses, and other members of the treatment team to support individualized care plans.
• Encourage youth as they develop coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and work toward treatment goals.
• Provide consistent guidance, structure, and positive reinforcement to help residents build confidence and resilience.
• Help create an environment where adolescents feel safe, supported, and empowered to make meaningful progress in their recovery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to stay calm, patient, and grounded during challenging situations
• Reliable, team-oriented, and eager to learn
• Experience or education in mental/behavioral health is helpful but not required
• Must pass a background check and meet WBH hiring standards
• Spanish speakers may qualify for a wage increase

Apply Today

Ready to make a real impact? Submit your application today and take the next step toward a career that truly changes lives. We're excited to meet you and cheer you on as you grow with 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.