Behavioral Health Technician: Growth, Training & Teen Support

Embark Behavioral Health; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Long-term disability

Job summary

Embark Behavioral Health is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician to support adolescents in a treatment setting. You will work with licensed clinicians to provide direct patient care, crisis intervention, and therapeutic engagement in a trauma-informed approach.

The role emphasizes de-escalation, debriefing, and collaboration with clinical teams to promote recovery and skill-building for teens in a structured, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 21+ years old with HS diploma or GED; degree in human services preferred.
• 1+ year in behavioral health, education, coaching, or youth services is preferred.
• Willingness for CPR/First Aid and physical intervention training.
• Able to stand, move quickly, and support crisis stabilization.
• Pass background and drug screening per Missouri 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

Crisis stabilization

CPR/First Aid

Stamina for movement

Education

HS diploma/GED

Degree in human services preferred

Job description

Embark Behavioral Health is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician to support adolescents in a treatment setting. You will work with licensed clinicians to provide direct patient care, crisis intervention, and therapeutic engagement in a trauma-informed approach.

The role emphasizes de-escalation, debriefing, and collaboration with clinical teams to promote recovery and skill-building for teens in a structured, mission-driven environment.