Pays $18.75-$24.37/hrBehavioral Health Tech market median is ~$36k (19 jobs)

Pediatric Behavioral Health Technician - PRN

Behavioral Health TechPer Diem
Posted 4mo ago

About the Role

PRN Behavioral Health Technician in Lehi, UT. Provides direct patient care in pediatric behavioral health. $18.75-$24.37/hr.

Join Intermountain Health as a Pediatric Behavioral Health Technician – PRN in Lehi, Utah.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $18.75 - $24.37/hr.
  • PEAK program (tuition coverage)

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Intermountain Health as a Pediatric Behavioral Health Technician – PRN.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct patient care and facilitates a therapeutic milieu under the direction of clinical staff. They are responsible for maintaining patient safety, documenting care, and managing behavioral crises on the unit.

Requirements

Candidates must possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and demonstrate proficiency in patient care and communication. Preferred qualifications include experience in psychiatric care and post-high school education in social work, psychology, or a related health field.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient safetyCommunicationProblem solvingPatient careDocumentationTime managementCrisis interventionBehavioral healthInterpersonal relationsClinical documentationEmergency responseGroup facilitation

Pediatrics Career Context

In Utah, Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$116k across 35 listings, vs ~$107k nationally (3,129 listings).

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Utah's cost-of-living index is 108.6 (US average = 100) — Utah ranks #3 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.6% of Utah clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.

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About Intermountain Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Murray , UT
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

PEAK program (tuition coverage)