Behavioral Health Associate: Adolescent Crisis & Care

Sunstone HR Consulting; Hurricane (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Mastery Program

Paid Parental Leave

Life & Disability Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

PTO & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Sign-on Bonus $250

Job summary

Embark Health - Hurricane is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate to support adolescent boys (12–17) in a residential setting in Hurricane, UT. You’ll assist with daily routines, emotional regulation, life skills, safety, and structured programming alongside therapists and nurses.

This on-site role offers two shift options and a sign-on bonus, with a comprehensive benefits package and a path for growth through a Mastery program.

Qualifications

• High-acuity response: Comfortable managing verbal/physical outbursts and emotional dysregulation in a residential setting.
• Emotional regulation: Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and set firm, healthy boundaries.
• Growth mindset: Willingness to learn and grow; candidates with strong boundary-setting and passion for adolescent mental health are encouraged to apply, even without direct experience!
• Adolescent experience: Background working with adolescents in behavioral health, residential, or crisis environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily routines: Support students in following structured schedules with encouragement and accountability.
• Crisis intervention: Use verbal de-escalation techniques to manage emotional or behavioral escalations; apply approved physical interventions (holds/restraints) when clinically necessary to ensure safety.
• Crisis prevention: Apply proactive strategies to reduce risk and provide crisis management when necessary.
• Treatment alignment: Ensure student progress aligns with individualized treatment plans developed by therapists.
• Positive modeling: Model constructive behaviors and attitudes, reinforcing a healthy environment for clients.
• Documentation: Maintain consistent, thorough records of client interactions, incidents, and progress.
• Team engagement: Participate in staff and house bonding activities to foster teamwork and community cohesion.
• Housekeeping tasks: Perform light daily tasks to maintain a clean, organized living space.

Skills

High-acuity response

Emotional regulation

Growth mindset

Adolescent experience

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Embark Health - Hurricane is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate to support adolescent boys (12–17) in a residential setting in Hurricane, UT. You’ll assist with daily routines, emotional regulation, life skills, safety, and structured programming alongside therapists and nurses.

This on-site role offers two shift options and a sign-on bonus, with a comprehensive benefits package and a path for growth through a Mastery program.