Evening Residential Behavioral Health Associate

Embark Behavioral Health; Utah; On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Mastery Program

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Life & Disability Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

PTO & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Embark Behavioral Health in Hurricane, Utah is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Associate to support adolescent boys (12–17) in a residential setting. You’ll help with daily routines, emotional regulation, life skills, safety, and structured programming, collaborating with therapists and nurses to reach treatment goals.

This on-site role requires resilience, strong boundaries, and a team-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• High-acuity response: Comfortable managing verbal/physical outbursts and emotional dysregulation in a residential setting.
• Emotional regulation: 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.
• Adolescent experience: Background working with adolescents in behavioral health, residential, or crisis environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily routines: Support students in following structured schedules and activities with encouragement and accountability.
• Crisis intervention: Use verbal de-escalation techniques to manage escalations and apply approved physical interventions when 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 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 or equivalent

Job description

Embark Behavioral Health in Hurricane, Utah is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Associate to support adolescent boys (12–17) in a residential setting. You’ll help with daily routines, emotional regulation, life skills, safety, and structured programming, collaborating with therapists and nurses to reach treatment goals.

This on-site role requires resilience, strong boundaries, and a team-oriented mindset.