Wasatch Behavioral Health·Orem, Utah
Provide compassionate support, supervision, and crisis intervention for adolescent females in a therapeutic residential setting. Facilitate life skills groups and collaborate with a treatment team to help clients develop healthy coping mechanisms.
Join Wasatch Behavioral Health as a Full-Time Human Service Worker at Aspire Academy in Orem, Utah, earning $17.50–$22.17/hour.
In this rewarding role, you'll support adolescent females ages 12–17 in a structured, therapeutic residential setting.
Many of the youth we serve are in state custody and are working through complex mental health challenges, including trauma, self-harm, substance use, and family disruption.
You'll build meaningful relationships, provide compassionate support, and help create a safe, stable environment where clients can develop healthy coping skills, build resilience, and work toward lasting recovery.
If you're passionate about empowering youth and making a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to have you join our team.
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.
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.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. Candidates must pass a background check and drug screen, with a preference for those with mental health experience or Spanish language skills.
Market context
Behavioral health openings in Utah often reflect steady demand for staff who can support clients in structured, high-acuity settings. These roles can be competitive because employers usually look for reliability, a valid driver’s license, age 21+, and comfort responding to behavioral outbursts, along with passing background and drug screenings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm you can meet the screening and response expectations before applying.
