Behavioral Health Associate | AM Shift | 17-19 per Hour
Listed compensation
$17-$19/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Sunrise Residential Treatment Center | Washington, UT
- $17.00–$19.00 per hour | Paid Training | Career Growth Opportunities
- Location: 3585 S Camino Real, Washington, UT 84780 (On-site)
- Shift Hours: 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Available Schedules
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday + every other Wednesday
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday + every other Wednesday
Make a Difference in a Teen's Life
Some of the most important moments in a young person's life happen outside the therapy room. A conversation, encouragement, or simply having someone show up consistently can make a lasting difference.
Sunrise Residential Treatment Center, in partnership with Sunstone HR, is looking for caring, dependable individuals to join its team as Behavioral Health Associates supporting teens ages 12–17.
You'll work in a safe, home-like environment where teens receive relational, experiential, and evidence-based care focused on emotional regulation, trauma, personal growth, and family relationships.
No direct behavioral health experience? That's okay. If you enjoy working with young people, have strong communication skills, and can balance compassion with healthy boundaries, we'd like to hear from you.
What You'll Do
Build positive relationships. Encourage teens, model healthy behaviors, and create an environment of trust and accountability.
Support daily routines. Guide students through structured schedules, activities, and life skills development.
Help teens navigate challenges. Use verbal de-escalation techniques and approved safety procedures when students experience emotional or behavioral difficulties.
Work alongside the treatment team. Collaborate with therapists, nurses, and fellow staff to support individualized treatment goals.
Document progress. Maintain accurate records of student interactions, incidents, and progress.
Create a welcoming environment. Support teamwork, participate in staff and house activities, and assist with light housekeeping.
This is an active, people-focused role that requires patience, good judgment, and the ability to remain calm during challenging situations. Some situations may require approved physical interventions, including holds or restraints when clinically necessary.
What We're Looking For
We're interested in people who are dependable, compassionate, patient, and comfortable setting healthy boundaries.
Experience working with adolescents in behavioral health, residential treatment, or crisis settings is preferred, but direct experience is not required.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current driver's license
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background investigation
- Willingness to learn CPR and First Aid
Benefits & Career Development
Paid Mastery Program: A structured two-year training program with incremental pay increases as you complete each tier
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plans, including PPO and HDHP options with HSA eligibility and company contributions
- 401(k): Company match after eligibility requirements are met
- Paid Time Off: PTO accrual and paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave: Up to six weeks fully paid for exempt employees and four weeks for non-exempt employees
- Life & Disability Insurance: Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, plus voluntary coverage options
- Employee Assistance Program: Free, confidential support for life's challenges
Ready to Make an Impact?
Whether you're exploring a career in behavioral health or looking for meaningful work supporting young people, we'd like to connect.
Apply today to join the Sunrise team!
Equal Employment Opportunity
Sunrise Residential Treatment Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.
Sunrise does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.
Key Responsibilities
You will build positive relationships with teens, model healthy behaviors, and guide them through structured daily routines and life skills development. Additionally, you will collaborate with the treatment team to support individualized goals and maintain accurate documentation of student progress and incidents.
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in behavioral health | ranked against 1,207 Behavioral Health listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $35k–$40k | Behavioral Health median $37k (middle half $37k–$40k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$38k in purchasing power | Utah index 98.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Utah | 31 active | 1,225 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 80% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 5% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 13% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Behavioral Health listings | 808 in the last 30 days | 539 the 30 days before (+50%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Behavioral Health pay trend | −1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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