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Youth Care of Utah
Draper, Utah

Behavioral Health Associate- PRN

Behavioral Health TechIncludes weekendsPer Diem

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Job Description

Overview

We are seeking Behavioral Health Associates (BHA) to join our team.

Make your own schedule! We are in need of skilled, committed PRN staff who have the flexibility to pick up shifts on evenings, graveyards, and weekends.

As the industry leader in providing mental health services to young people and their families for the last three decades, Youth Care’s solid strength gives unparalleled support to all employees. We offer a competitive salary and great benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k plans.

This combined with the opportunity to work with top industry professionals in a comprehensive network of companies makes Youth Care the perfect place to gain valuable experience in a behavioral health setting.

Summary

As a Behavioral Health Associate, you play a vital role in keeping our patients safe while supporting their recovery every day. You will provide hands on care and compassionate support in a structured, team focused environment where your work truly matters. If you are looking for meaningful work, consistent hours, and a place where you can grow, this is an opportunity to build a career while making a real difference.

Why You Will Thrive Here

Purpose driven work: Help ensure patient safety and support healing in an environment grounded in empathy, teamwork, and accountability. We Lead Care with Light in everything we do.

Growth and stability: Join one of the nation’s largest behavioral health networks with clear paths for advancement and skill development.

Supportive team culture: Work alongside experienced clinical and nursing leaders who invest in your success and well being.

Structured environment: Predictable schedules and a professional setting designed to help you succeed and build long term skills.

  • Benefits That Support You
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company paid short term disability
  • Earned wage access
  • 401(k) plan, with a company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Employee assistance program
  • Ongoing training and career growth opportunities

Responsibilities

  • What You Will Do
  • Provide direct patient care under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership
  • Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment
  • Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional approach with patients and team members
  • Address patient concerns promptly and respectfully to support satisfaction and safety
  • Recognize and respond to patient needs with safety as a top priority

Qualifications

  • What You Bring
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Six months of experience working with a similar patient population preferred
  • CPR and de escalation and restraint certification required. Training provided upon hire
  • First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements

While this job description reflects the typical requirements of the role, responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants regardless of any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Key Skills

Mental health supportCrisis interventionSafety monitoringTeam collaborationProfessionalism

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% have no call, 34% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 17.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Utah is 98.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Utah clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution30 jobs · 22 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
37%
Sign-on bonus
5%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 2.8
Better work-life than 60% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,258 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Draper

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$579k
Typical market rent
$1,704/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Youth Care of Utah

Mental Health Care
Draper, UT
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Company Paid Short Term Disability
Earned Wage Access
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Ongoing Training and Career Growth