Mental Healthcare

Behavioral Health Technician

Lees Summit, MOOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)$19–$22 /hrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

CPR/First Aid
physical intervention training
background screening
drug screening
de-escalation
crisis response

Nice to have

degree in human services
mental health therapist
clinical hours
Psychology
Social Work
Counseling

Role summary

Embark is seeking a mission-driven Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support adolescents (12-17) in mental health treatment and recovery. In this onsite role, you will partner with licensed clinicians to provide direct patient care, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and therapeutic engagement. Responsibilities include facilitating group activities, providing behavioral support, documenting progress, and responding to escalations using safe intervention protocols. The ideal candidate has a HS diploma/GED, 1+ year in behavioral health, education, coaching, or youth services (preferred), and a willingness for CPR/First Aid and physical intervention training. This role offers significant career growth opportunities, including paid training and internal promotion.

Overview

Location: 3205 N Twyman Rd, Independence, MO 64058 Pay: $19.00 – $21.50 an hour 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

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

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!

Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Embark is committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community.

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