Behavioral Health Tech - Growth, Training & Impact

Embark Behavioral Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company matching

PTO

Parental leave

Job summary

Embark Behavioral Health in Independence, MO seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to work with adolescents (12–17) under licensed clinicians, providing direct patient care, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and therapeutic engagement.

This on-site role supports a mission-driven, trauma-informed team with training and growth opportunities, plus a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, PTO, and parental leave.

Qualifications

• 21+ years old with HS diploma/GED.
• 1+ year in behavioral health, education, coaching, or youth services.
• Willingness for CPR/First Aid, physical intervention training.
• Ability to stand, move quickly, and support crisis stabilization.
• Must pass background and drug screening per MO law.
• Bonus for prior mental health or youth experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group activities (art, music, recreation) to build coping skills.
• Provide behavioral support, mentoring, and structured routines.
• Use evidence‑based, trauma‑informed care techniques.
• Document progress and collaborate with clinical teams.
• Respond to escalations using safe intervention protocols.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Behavioral support

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Embark Behavioral Health in Independence, MO seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to work with adolescents (12–17) under licensed clinicians, providing direct patient care, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and therapeutic engagement.

This on-site role supports a mission-driven, trauma-informed team with training and growth opportunities, plus a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, PTO, and parental leave.