Salt Lake Behavioral Health Hospital
Specialty hospital in Salt Lake City, UT
- Hiring days
- New grads welcome on 1 role
From 1 posting · Employer research Sep 22, 2026Sources
The short version
If you already work psych, the unit list is specific: a general psychiatric inpatient unit for depression, anxiety, and mood instability, plus two named specialty programs.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-22Source: saltlakebehavioralhealth.comThe Courage to Change addiction medicine program focuses on stabilizing patients and teaching recovery strategies, so withdrawal management and relapse-prevention work are part of the day, not an occasional add-on.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-22Source: saltlakebehavioralhealth.comThe Patriot Support Program treats service members, veterans, and military families, which is a distinct patient population worth asking about if military behavioral health is where you want to build depth.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026-09-22Source: saltlakebehavioralhealth.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: the one role welcomes new grads
Nursing here
The units
General Psychiatric Unit
Salt Lake Behavioral Health · Salt Lake City, UT
Inpatient treatment designed for individuals needing structure and support to overcome depression, anxiety, mood instability or other challenges.
Sources
Salt Lake Behavioral Health · Salt Lake City, UTAs of 2026-09-22Source: saltlakebehavioralhealth.comCourage to Change Addiction Medicine Program
Salt Lake Behavioral Health · Salt Lake City, UT
Specialized addiction medicine program helping patients stabilize from addiction and learn strategies for recovery.
Sources
Salt Lake Behavioral Health · Salt Lake City, UTAs of 2026-09-22Source: saltlakebehavioralhealth.comPatriot Support Program
Salt Lake Behavioral Health · Salt Lake City, UT
Specialized mental health and substance abuse treatment program for service members, veterans, and military families.
Sources
Salt Lake Behavioral Health · Salt Lake City, UTAs of 2026-09-22Source: saltlakebehavioralhealth.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Salt Lake City, UT
Framed by the rugged Wasatch Range, Salt Lake City lets you swap scrubs for canyon trails minutes after clocking out. Base yourself in the historic Avenues or walkable Sugar House, commuting via TRAX to regional medical centers, all with a cost of living less than 1% above the national average.
Browse roles in Salt Lake City- Metro price level · Salt Lake City area
- 1% above the national average
- BEA index 100.9 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,414/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $75,090/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Salt Lake Behavioral Health Hospital hire new grads?
The one role welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Salt Lake Behavioral Health Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Salt Lake Behavioral Health Hospital
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Day Shift (6am-6pm)
Sources
- saltlakebehavioralhealth.com
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-09-22
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