Residential Behavioral Health Associate - Adolescent Care

Embark Behavioral Health; Utah; Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 42,000; 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 (EAP)

Job summary

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

The role offers a sign‑on bonus and on‑site work in a home‑like environment focused on stabilization and family‑centered healing.

Qualifications

• 21+ years of age or older
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen
• Able to pass criminal investigation background check
• Current driver's license
• Ability to learn CPR and First-Aid

Responsibilities

• Daily routines: Support students in following structured schedules and activities with encouragement and accountability.
• Crisis intervention: Use verbal de-escalation techniques to manage emotional or behavioral escalations; apply approved physical interventions (holds/restraints) when clinically 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 consistent, 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

Job description

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

The role offers a sign‑on bonus and on‑site work in a home‑like environment focused on stabilization and family‑centered healing.