Behavioral Health Technician - Young Adult Program
Embark Behavioral Health
Summary
As a Life Skills Coach, you will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support emerging adults (ages 17.5 – 21) in their journey towards improved mental health, well-being, and independence.
Job description
Every day you will participate and guide young adults in experiential therapies like art, music, yoga, hiking, fitness, and a variety of other on and off campus activities, including taking them out into the community to do volunteering, job interview, community college visits and the like.
To thrive at Calo, you must have an empathetic heart and the ability maintain personal and professional boundaries with our residents.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all students have finished their assigned chores–including cleaning of the team home–and taken care of their personal hygiene
- Support clients with behavioral needs through therapeutic interventions and person-centered care practices.
- Form a bond with students based on trust
- Promote a fun and positive atmosphere in our milieu for social skill development
- Collaborate with a team to facilitate students' healing process
- Accompany students on outings and Adventure Therapy sessions
- Engage in animal-assisted therapy to simulate foster/adoption experiences and promote healthy attachments
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum age requirement: 21 years
- Prior experience working with young adults required, preferably in another mental health setting or in similar roles like camp/college/career counseling or Big Brother/Sister program.
- Is able to pass State and Federal background checks
- Able to pass physical and perform duties of the position
- Availability to include at least one weekend day
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum age requirement: 21 years
- Prior experience working with young adults required, preferably in another mental health setting or in similar roles like camp/college/career counseling or Big Brother/Sister program.
- Is able to pass State and Federal background checks
- Able to pass physical and perform duties of the position
- Availability to include at least one weekend day
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Voluntary Life & AD&D
- Long-term Disability
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
Company overview
Embark Behavioral Health is a leading national network of behavioral health treatment centers specializing in comprehensive mental health care for adolescents and young adults. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, the organization operates more than 30 outpatient centers and residential treatment programs across the United States. Embark offers a full continuum of evidence-based services including wilderness therapy, residential treatment centers, partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, and virtual counseling. The company is distinguished by its bold mission to reverse the trends of adolescent and young adult anxiety, depression, and suicide by 2028. With over 25 years of specialized experience, Embark utilizes innovative therapeutic approaches like their CASA framework (Commitment, Acceptance, Security, and Attunement) to build healing bonds with patients and families. The organization serves thousands of clients annually through its nationwide network, providing personalized treatment plans for conditions including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance use, and trauma-related disorders. Embark accepts most major insurance plans and maintains accreditation from organizations including The Joint Commission, demonstrating its commitment to quality care standards.