Behavioral Health Technician: Growth, Training & Impact

Embark Behavioral Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company matching

Job summary

Embark Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to join a mission-driven, trauma-informed team supporting adolescents (12–17) in mental health treatment, recovery, and life-skills development. You’ll partner with licensed clinicians to provide direct patient care, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and therapeutic engagement.

This on-site position offers schedule options, hands-on training, and opportunities for career growth within a supportive environment that values growth

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ with HS diploma or GED.
• 1+ year in behavioral health, education, coaching, or youth services preferred.
• Willingness for CPR/First Aid; physical intervention training provided.
• Ability to stand, move quickly, and support crisis stabilization.
• Background and drug screening per MO law.

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

CPR/First Aid

Physical intervention training

Crisis de-escalation

Stand and move quickly

Education

HS diploma/GED

Degree in human services preferred

Job description

Embark Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to join a mission-driven, trauma-informed team supporting adolescents (12–17) in mental health treatment, recovery, and life-skills development. You’ll partner with licensed clinicians to provide direct patient care, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and therapeutic engagement.

This on-site position offers schedule options, hands-on training, and opportunities for career growth within a supportive environment that values growth