Overview

Behavioral Health Associate

Pay: $18.00 - 20.00 per hour

On-site: 65 North 1150 W Hurricane, Utah 84737 

Are you enthusiastic about empowering teenage boys to reach their full potential? Are you immersed in the worlds of psychology, behavioral science, social work, or a related field? If your answer is a resounding 'yes,' then Embark Hurricane has an incredibly rewarding and priceless opportunity awaiting you in the heart of the clinical realm!

At Embark, we're not just a residential treatment center; we're a dedicated haven for adolescent boys aged 12 to 17 and their families. Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Hurricane Utah, our campus provide more than just treatment – they offer a warm, homely atmosphere seamlessly blending residential care with cutting-edge academics.

Our forte lies in tackling intricate challenges such as traumatic stress, family dynamics, relationship hurdles, mental health nuances, and much more – all while maintaining an unwavering focus on family-centered healing. Join us in making a difference where passion meets purpose, and let's embark on this fulfilling journey together!

Responsibilities

• Walking students through their day-to-day activities
• Ensuring alignment with their treatment plan that our therapists create for them
• Relaying any pertinent information over to the treatment team
• Consistent and thorough documentation and reporting
• Crisis prevention and management
• Maintaining a safe environment for clients
• Participate in staff bonding and house bonding activities
• Daily light housekeeping; sweeping, cleaning up/putting things away, dishes, etc.
• Enforcing a positive environment and being a role model

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's Degree in psychology, social work or related field preferred, but not required. 
• 21 years of age or older
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen
• Able to pass criminal investigation background check
• Current driver's license
• Ability to effectively communicate and build healthy relationships.
• Ability to set and teach positive values
• Ability to perform CPR and First-Aid.
• Ability to safely hold or restrain an upset or combative student
• Skill in de-escalating agitated students.
• Preferred - One year of experience in a residential setting using relational, experiential, and systemic modalities.
• Seeking EMT candidate to use your skills in a different way to support adolescents in a mental health treatment program, preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Access to professional growth using our leading-edge strategies and trainings with our exceptional leaders
• Opportunity to foster relationships with adolescents and their families, create joy in their lives, and heal generations.
• Join a team of nationally recognized industry leaders who provide you with a framework of training, support, and long-term advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive Benefit Program that includes:
  • Paid holidays, plus PTO accrual schedule
  • Medical insurance with a generous company contribution towards a high deductible plan
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Voluntary life and AD&D insurance
  • Long-term disability
  • 401K with company matching
  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible Work Environment

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.