Behavioral Health Associate

About the role

Do you bring emotional awareness, strong boundaries, and a desire to support healing in high-acuity environments? Are you calm under pressure and committed to showing up with purpose? If so, Embark at Springville invites you to join our team as a Behavioral Health Technician, a key role in our trauma-informed, residential treatment program for adolescent girls. Nestled in the serene beauty of Hobble Creek Canyon, Embark at Springville is more than a treatment center—we’re a healing community. We specialize in helping girls ages 12–17 navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, and family dynamics. Our approach is family-centered, evidence-based, and deeply relational.

Responsibilities

• Support students in following their daily routines and activities with structure and encouragement
• Ensure alignment between student progress and individualized treatment plans developed by therapists
• Intervene promptly and effectively during emotional or behavioral escalations to maintain safety and stability
• Implement proactive crisis prevention strategies and provide crisis management when necessary
• Maintain consistent and thorough documentation and reporting of client interactions and incidents
• Uphold a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for all clients
• Engage in staff and house bonding activities to foster teamwork and community cohesion
• Perform daily light housekeeping tasks (e.g., sweeping, tidying common areas, dishes) to maintain a clean and organized living space
• Model positive behaviors and attitudes, reinforcing a healthy and constructive environment for clients

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

• Comfortable responding to high-acuity behaviors, including verbal/physical outbursts and emotional dysregulation.
• Strong emotional regulation and boundary-setting skills.
• Willingness to learn! We understand not everyone has direct experience, but if you are skilled at boundaries, safety, and passionate about adolescent mental health, we encourage you to apply!

Preferred:

• Experience working with adolescents in behavioral health, residential, or crisis setting.

Required:

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
• Paid Parental Leave – Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
• Life & Disability Coverage – Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
• 401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
• PTO & Holidays – Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.

Pay

Hourly Pay Rate: $18.50 - 19.25 per hour (Pay varies per shift)

Schedule

• Option 1: Sunday 7:00am - 7:00pm; Monday, Tuesday 10:00am - 10:00pm
• Option 2: Sunday 7:00am - 7:00pm; Wednesday, Thursday 10:00am - 10:00pm
• Option 3: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10:00am - 10:00pm
• Option 4: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 7:00am - 7:00pm