Behavioral Health Tech

Embark Behavioral Health

3205 North Twyman Road, Independence, MO, 64058

Compensation: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Health savings account

Friday, Oct 30, 2026

11:00 AM to 3:00 PM CDT

We internally promote. If you’re going to school to be a Mental Health Therapist, we have a proven track record of helping you grow and supporting interns in earning clinical hours. Start your career in behavioral health with a team that invests in you—whether you’re entry-level or experienced.

Join a mission-driven, trauma-informed, patient-centered team supporting adolescents (12–17) in mental health treatment, recovery, and life-skills development. As a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), you’ll partner with licensed clinicians to provide direct patient care, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and therapeutic engagement.

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

Qualifications:

  • 21+ with HS diploma/GED (degree in human services preferred)
  • 0–1+ 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

Benefits:

Why Join Us (Career Growth):

  • Mastery Program with ongoing training for no-experience candidates.
  • Paid training in de-escalation, crisis response, and MARDC certification.
  • Career ladder + leadership track—we grow our own and promote internallyIdeal for students pursuing Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Nursing, or Medical fields.
  • Proven Positive Outcomes: You’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that your work is making a tangible difference in young adults and adolescent lives.
  • Holistic Family Approach: Embark recognizes the importance of treating families which is crucial for sustained recovery and well-being for teens.
  • Comprehensive Benefit Program that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, 401K with company matching, PTO, and paid parental leave.

If you're ready to be part of a dedicated team making a lasting impact on young lives in our community, we want to hear from you!