Behavioral Health Associate (Part - Time)

Overview

Pay: $18.00–$23.00 per hour (DOE)Schedule: Part-TimeAvailable Shifts: 1:00 PM–11:00 PM or 8:00 PM–6:00 AM

Are you empathetic, patient, and committed to empowering adolescents on their journey towards sustainable mental wellness?

As a Behavioral Health Associate, you will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support adolescents ages (12-17) in their journey towards improved mental health and well-being. Every day you will participate and guide teens in experiential therapies like art, music, yoga, hiking, fitness, and a variety of other on and off campus activities. To thrive at Embark, you must have an empathetic heart and maintain personal and professional boundaries with teens.

At Embark our mission is to lead the way in driving teen and young adult anxiety, depression, and suicide from the all-time highs of today to all-time lows by 2028.

We warmly welcome EMTs to apply for this position! Your experience in emergency medical care and crisis management makes you uniquely qualified to transition into the Behavioral Health Technician role.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe verbal de-escalation or physical intervention techniques
• Serve as a positive role model and enforce a supportive atmosphere
• Communicate important observations and updates to the Program Director
• At end of shift, document client progress notes daily
• With an empathetic heart encourage teen engagement in activities of daily living (ADLs) and coping skill applications

Qualifications

• Age: 21 years of age or older
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent G.E.D required. Associates or bachelor's in human services, psychology, criminal justice, or related field is preferred.
• Skills: Quick decision-making skills and a growth mindset with a focus on Embarks core values.
• Experience: Min of 1 year of experience working with adolescent populations is preferred
• Certifications: CPR and First Aid certification preferred, will provide training 
• Background Checks: Must pass pre-employment drug screen and federal and state background check in concordance with Tennessee state laws.

Benefits

 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. Embark seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who will contribute to the organization's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society. 

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Salary : $18 - $23