Jobs · OTHR · Missouri

Behavioral Health Technician

Embark Behavioral Health · Independence, MO · 5 days ago
OTHR$19–$21.5/hrFull-time

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

Benefits

  • 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
  • Proven Positive Outcomes: Satisfaction of knowing that your work is making a tangible difference in young adults and adolescent lives
  • Holistic Family Approach: Emphasis on treating families 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

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