Trauma-Informed Youth Behavioral Health Technician

Embark Behavioral Health; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Voluntary life and AD&D insurance

Long-term disability

401K with company matching

PTO

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Embark Behavioral Health in Independence, MO is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join a mission-driven team serving adolescents aged 12–17 in mental health treatment, recovery, and life-skills development. You will partner with licensed clinicians to provide direct patient care, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and therapeutic engagement.

The role features flexible schedules and shifts, with pay between $19.00 and $22.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have HS diploma or GED.
• 21+ with willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid certification (provided on site).
• Experience in behavioral health, education, coaching, or youth services preferred.
• Ability to stand, move quickly, and support crisis stabilization.

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

CPR/First Aid cert

Crisis intervention

De-escalation techniques

Youth services experience

Education

HS diploma/GED

Job description

Embark Behavioral Health in Independence, MO is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join a mission-driven team serving adolescents aged 12–17 in mental health treatment, recovery, and life-skills development. You will partner with licensed clinicians to provide direct patient care, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and therapeutic engagement.

The role features flexible schedules and shifts, with pay between $19.00 and $22.00 per hour.