Behavioral Health Associate (S&A) Full Time

• Hourly Pay: $17.50 - $19.50
• On-Site: 2172 E. 7200 S., Spanish Fork, UT 84660

Shift Availability

• Mon/Wed/Fri: 7:00 AM–5:00 PM OR 2:00 PM–12:00 AM
• Tue/Thu/Sat: 7:00 AM–5:00 PM OR 2:00 PM–12:00 AM

Are you passionate about supporting adolescents and building a meaningful career in behavioral health? New Haven is hiring a Direct Support Professional / Youth Mentor to work directly with teen girls in a structured, therapeutic residential setting.

New Haven is a nationally recognized residential treatment center serving adolescent girls ages 14–18. Our Spanish Fork campus provides a warm, home‑like environment where mental health care, trauma‑informed support, and academics come together. We help teens and families navigate emotional regulation, relational challenges, and behavioral health needs using a family‑centered, strengths‑based approach.

This role is ideal for individuals interested in or pursuing careers in psychology, social work, counseling, behavioral science, or human services, and for those seeking hands‑on experience as a Direct Support Professional, Behavioral Health Technician, or Youth Mentor.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and behavioral health support to adolescent residents
• Lead and participate in daily routines, group activities, and therapeutic programming
• Support the development of healthy coping skills, communication, and emotional regulation
• Assist with minor food preparation and model healthy lifestyle habits
• Maintain a safe, structured, trauma‑informed environment
• Collaborate with therapists and clinical staff to support individualized treatment plans
• Document daily progress notes and communicate key updates to leadership
• Use safe verbal de‑escalation and physical intervention skills when needed
• Paid training provided, including substance use recovery support and crisis intervention techniques.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 21 years of age or older
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Ability to pass a Utah State background check
• Willingness to commit to a minimum of 8 months
• Ability to obtain a Food Handler’s Permit before the first day of work

Benefits

Access to professional growth using our leading edge strategies and trainings with our exceptional leaders

Comprehensive Benefit Program that includes medical insurance with a generous company contribution towards a high deductible plan, dental insurance, vision insurance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, 401K with company matching, and paid paternal leave.

Company Paid Holidays plus a PTO accrual schedule.

Opportunity to foster relationships with adolescents and their families, create joy in their lives, and heal generations.

Join a team of nationally recognized industry leaders who provide you with a framework of training, support, and long-term advancement opportunities.

Embark and team members embrace the core values of empathy, trusting relationships, service, growth, and results.

Possible relocation assistance available.

New Haven 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.

New Haven 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. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.