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Behavioral Health Associate

Embark Behavioral Health
Alexandria, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/26/2027

Overview

 

Behavioral Health Technician  - Alexandria, VA

Pay $18.00 - $23.00 per hour (DOE)

Full-Time

Shifts Available:

1pm-11pm 

8pm - 6am

4 day work week / Alternating weekends

 

Behavioral Health Technician: Creating Joy, Healing Generations

 

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

 

As a Behavioral Health Technician , 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 with upset teens as they arise
  • 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

What do you bring to this position?

  • 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 VA state laws. Valid driving license required.

Benefits

What we offer:

 

  • Become the Best of the Best: Access to an established Mastery Program that offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth.
  • Proven Positive Outcomes: You’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that your work is making a tangible difference in young adults and adolescents lives. S
  • Holistic Family Approach: Embark recognizes the importance of treating families which is crucial for sustained recovery and well-being for teens.
  • Robust (EAP) Employee Assistance Program.
  • 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.

 

 

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.

 

Apply now to embark on a rewarding journey with us!

Salary : $18 - $23

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