Pays $18.75-$24.37/hrBehavioral Health Tech market median is ~$37k (16 jobs)

Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health TechPart-Time
Posted 4mo ago

About the Role

Part-time Behavioral Health Tech at pediatric hospital. 24 hrs/week. $18.75-$24.37/hr. Lehi, UT.

Join Intermountain Health as a Pediatric Behavioral Health Tech – Part-Time in Lehi, Utah.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $18.75 - $24.37/hr.
  • Generous benefits package
  • PEAK program (tuition coverage)
  • Wellness programs

Work Schedule

  • Part-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Intermountain Health as a Pediatric Behavioral Health Tech – Part-Time.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct patient care and facilitates the therapeutic milieu under the direction of clinical staff. They are responsible for maintaining patient safety, documenting care procedures, and managing patient behavior in a clinical environment.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient safetyCommunicationProblem solvingPatient careDocumentationTime managementCrisis managementInterpersonal relationsBehavioral interventionGroup facilitationVital signs monitoringDe-escalationClinical documentationSafety surveillanceTeam collaboration

Pediatrics — healthcare professional 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 1.5/10 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

Generous benefits package
PEAK program (tuition coverage)
Wellness programs