Overnight Adolescent Behavioral Health Specialist

Embark Behavioral Health; Alexandria (VA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

PTO accrual

Maternal leave

Career growth

Descripción de la vacante

Embark Behavioral Health in the Alexandria area is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate to join a multidisciplinary team supporting youths ages 12–17 on their path to mental wellness. You will guide teens through experiential therapies—art, music, yoga, hiking, fitness—and help maintain a compassionate, structured environment overnight.

This role emphasizes empathy, boundary setting, and collaboration with clinicians while providing supervision, crisis de-escalation, and accurate documentation

Formación

• Age 21+ required.
• High school diploma or GED required; related degree preferred.
• Ability to make quick decisions and maintain Embark's core values.
• Min 1 year experience with adolescent populations preferred; CPR/First Aid preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide overnight supervision to ensure client safety and a secure environment.
• Conduct 15-minute bed checks and nightly rounds with documentation.
• Use verbal de-escalation and crisis intervention as needed.
• Communicate observations and updates during shift handoff to staff.
• Complete overnight documentation, including progress notes and incident reports.
• Support awake clients with emotional support and coping skills guidance.

Conocimientos

Quick decision-making

Growth mindset

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's in related field preferred

Descripción del empleo

Embark Behavioral Health in the Alexandria area is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate to join a multidisciplinary team supporting youths ages 12–17 on their path to mental wellness. You will guide teens through experiential therapies—art, music, yoga, hiking, fitness—and help maintain a compassionate, structured environment overnight.

This role emphasizes empathy, boundary setting, and collaboration with clinicians while providing supervision, crisis de-escalation, and accurate documentation