Top 11 Youth leader Jobs in Utah

SHIFT LEAD Behavior Tech
Vive Adolescent Care —Saint George, UT
- $24 - $26 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Psychiatry
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
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JJYS Lead Youth Development Specialist (Home Detention
State of Utah —Salt Lake City, UT
- $23.08 - $36.59 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- 6 years
- Pass drug screening
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
3d
JJYS Lead Youth Development Specialist-Slate Canyon Youth Center
State of Utah —Provo, UT
- $23.08 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- 6 years
- Management
6d
CPS Lead Worker (Caseworker Specialist I)-DCFS Western Region (Orem)
State of Utah —Orem, UT
- $29.09 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- LMFT
- Writing skills
4d
CPS Lead Worker (Caseworker Specialist I)-DCFS WESTERN REGION - PROVO
State of Utah —Provo, UT
- $29.09 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- LMFT
- Writing skills
4d
CPS Lead Worker (Caseworker Specialist I)-DCFS Western Region (Provo)
State of Utah —Provo, UT
- $29.09 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- LMFT
- Writing skills
4d
Afterschool Youth Leader
Salt Lake County —South Salt Lake, UT
- $15.45 - $18.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- No experience needed
Afterschool Youth Leader - Full Time
Neighborhood House —Salt Lake City, UT
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
6d
SHIFT LEAD | Elevate Academy
Heritage Schools, Inc. —Provo, UT
- From $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Flexible schedule
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SHIFT LEAD | Spark Balance
Heritage Schools, Inc. —Provo, UT
- From $18 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Flexible schedule
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SHIFT LEAD Behavior Tech

Vive Adolescent Care -
Saint George, UT

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Job Details

Full-time
$24 - $26 an hour

Qualifications

Mental health stabilization
Staff supervision
Team leadership
Team scheduling
De-escalation techniques
Conflict de-escalation
Mid-level
Emergency response in crisis intervention
Clinical staff training
Mental health facility experience
Clinical training
Clinical staff mentoring
Decision making
Team training
Incident response (Crisis management methodologies)
Organizational skills
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Adolescents
Patient care leadership
Psychiatric disorder emergency response
1 year
Leadership
Communication skills
Staffing management
Working with youth
Cross-functional communication
Clinical program staff coordination

Full Job Description

Job Title: Shift Lead – Adolescent Mental Health
Location: Vive Adolescent Care – St. George, Utah
Pay: $24–$26 per hour (Full-Time)

About Vive Adolescent Care
Vive Adolescent Care is a specialized adolescent psychiatric hospital dedicated to helping teens in severe mental health crisis stabilize, heal, and move forward. Our team works in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where strong leadership, clear boundaries, and compassionate care make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and their families.

Vive is currently building an exceptional Shift Lead leadership team and is seeking individuals who are calm under pressure, skilled with people, and passionate about supporting both staff and adolescents during difficult moments.

Position Overview
The Shift Lead plays a key role in supporting daily operations on the unit by guiding staff, maintaining therapeutic structure, and ensuring safe and effective responses during crisis situations. This position requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain a calm, organized presence in a high-acuity environment.

Key Responsibilities

Attend weekly and quarterly management and training mtgs
Supervise and support direct care staff during assigned shifts
Maintain a structured and therapeutic milieu for adolescent clients
Calmly lead and coordinate staff response during behavioral crises
Support and train staff on therapeutic engagement and boundary setting
Model appropriate de-escalation techniques with clients
Hold clear and consistent boundaries with both staff and clients
Ensure schedules, programming, and daily operations run smoothly
Monitor the unit closely and respond to concerns proactively
Pay attention to therapeutic details that support client stability and safety
Communicate effectively with nursing, clinical staff, and leadership

Ideal Candidate Attributes

Strong leadership and team management skills
Ability to remain calm and decisive during crisis situations
Desire to train, mentor, and build up other staff members
Skilled in de-escalation and therapeutic communication
Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain structure
Comfortable holding boundaries while maintaining compassion and respect
Detail-oriented with strong awareness of the therapeutic environment

Qualifications

At least 1 year of experience in a mental health, behavioral health, or similar field preferred
Ability to work full-time with flexible scheduling, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Reliable attendance is critical. Shift Leads are essential to maintaining safe staffing and consistent leadership on the unit, and dependability is a core expectation of this role.
Passion for working with high-acuity adolescents in mental health crisis
Strong communication and teamwork skills

Why Work at Vive

Competitive pay: $24–$26 per hour
Opportunity to develop strong leadership experience
Work alongside a passionate team committed to helping adolescents in crisis
Meaningful work that directly impacts the lives of youth and families

If you are a calm, capable leader who thrives in challenging environments and wants to help build an exceptional team serving adolescents in crisis, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today and be part of the mission at Vive Adolescent Care.

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youth leader jobs in utah

SHIFT LEAD Behavior Tech

JJYS Lead Youth Development Specialist (Home Detention

JJYS Lead Youth Development Specialist-Slate Canyon Youth Center

CPS Lead Worker (Caseworker Specialist I)-DCFS Western Region (Orem)

CPS Lead Worker (Caseworker Specialist I)-DCFS WESTERN REGION - PROVO

CPS Lead Worker (Caseworker Specialist I)-DCFS Western Region (Provo)

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Afterschool Youth Leader - Full Time

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