Behavioral Health Technician
Location: 3205 N Twyman Rd, Independence, MO 64058
About the role
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)
- 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
Pay
$19.00 – $22 an hour
Schedule
Schedule Options: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday; Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Shift Options: 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM; 12:30 PM to 10:30 PM.
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 internally. Ideal 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.
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance
- Long-term disability
- 401K with company matching
- PTO
- Paid parental leave