Lead Residential Counselor
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open behavioral health technician jobs in Utah post a median of $19.44 an hour, the middle half $18.25–$22.13, across 12 jobs that state their pay. Behavioral health technicians employed in Utah earn a median of $19.60 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Wage: Hourly
Schedule: Full Time, min 40 hours per workweek, may require on-call, after hours, weekends, and overtime.
Purpose
Under the direction of the program manager, lead residential counselors serve as members of the multidisciplinary treatment team and carry out the behavior modification program for each client. Lead residential counselors provide direct care supervision of the clients and actively participate in providing a teamwork approach when working with the clients.
The lead residential counselor serves as a direct mentor and advocates for our clients, assists clients in achieving treatment plan goals, and helps them carry out the behavior modification program.
Click here to view the Lead Residential Counselor's Essential Duties and Responsibilities.
From Live for Life Behavioral Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Live for Life Behavioral Health
Live for Life Behavioral Health hires mental health staff in Murray, Erda and West Jordan in Utah.
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