Trauma-Informed Behavioral Health Tech — Adolescent Care

Embark Behavioral Health; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company matching

PTO

Job summary

Embark Behavioral Health seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to support adolescents (12–17) in mental health treatment, recovery, and life-skills development. You will work with licensed clinicians to provide direct patient care, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and therapeutic engagement.

We are committed to growth and offer paid training, a clear career ladder, and comprehensive benefits. 21+ with HS diploma and CPR/First Aid willingness are required; background checks apply.

Qualifications

• 21+ with HS diploma/GED (degree in human services preferred)
• 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
• Must pass background and drug screening per MO law
• Bonus for prior mental health or youth experience

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

HS diploma/GED

1+ year behavioral health

CPR/First Aid training

Physical intervention training

Job description

Embark Behavioral Health seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to support adolescents (12–17) in mental health treatment, recovery, and life-skills development. You will work with licensed clinicians to provide direct patient care, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and therapeutic engagement.

We are committed to growth and offer paid training, a clear career ladder, and comprehensive benefits. 21+ with HS diploma and CPR/First Aid willingness are required; background checks apply.