Youth Behavioral Health Tech — Make a Difference

Youth Opportunity; Gallatin (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance after 60 days

Dental insurance after 60 days

Vision insurance after 60 days

Life insurance after 60 days

401(k) with 100% match up to 4% after

Paid time off

7 paid holidays

Tuition assistance & career dev

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Youth Opportunity is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Tech to join the direct care team in Gallatin, TN. You will supervise 7-10 youth, support daily routines and structured activities, and promote safety, stability, and personal growth during residential behavioral health care.

This role offers a pathway into the growing field of youth mental health, with training, mentorship, and career development opportunities, plus a mission-driven work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of college coursework in social or human services preferred.
• Two years’ experience working with youth preferred (if no college coursework).

Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of 7-10 youth during daily activities and monitor whereabouts.
• Provide a safe, structured environment using positive discipline and de-escalation techniques.
• Participate in group counseling activities and support youth through individual relationships.
• Conduct or support daily huddle-ups and reviews with assigned youth groups.
• Assist with classroom and educational activities and promote learned skills.
• Facilitate, supervise, and encourage participation in planned activities and routines.
• Document shift events, population counts, and youth progress; refer youth for medical or specialized evaluation when necessary.

Skills

Verbal communication

Leadership

Group counseling

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

College coursework in social/human services

Experience with youth

Job description

Youth Opportunity is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Tech to join the direct care team in Gallatin, TN. You will supervise 7-10 youth, support daily routines and structured activities, and promote safety, stability, and personal growth during residential behavioral health care.

This role offers a pathway into the growing field of youth mental health, with training, mentorship, and career development opportunities, plus a mission-driven work environment.