Behavioral Health Associate

Pay Range: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour (DOE)

Schedule: Full Time: 1pm - 11pm or 6am - 4pm; 4 days per week. 

                 Per-Diem: 6am- 4pm, 1pm-11pm, 8pm-6am, Weekends, Holidays 

Are you a compassionate and patient professional looking to make a meaningful impact in adolescent mental health? Join Embark Behavioral Health in Alexandria, Virginia, where you'll support teens (12-17) through experiential therapies like art therapy, music therapy, yoga, hiking, and fitness—helping them build resilience and long-term well-being.

As a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), you’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide structured support, mentorship, and crisis intervention while maintaining healthy boundaries.

At Embark, we are on a mission to reduce teen anxiety, depression, and suicide rates by 2028.

Now Hiring EMTs! Your crisis management, emergency response, and trauma-informed care skills make you an ideal fit for this role.

• Guide teens through challenges using verbal de-escalation and safe intervention techniques.
• Foster a supportive, structured atmosphere, serving as a positive role model.
• Communicate key observations and updates to the Program Director.
• Document daily progress to track and celebrate client growth.
• Encourage participation in daily routines (ADLs) and teach healthy coping strategies with empathy.

• Age: 21+
• Education: High school diploma or GED required; degree in psychology, human services, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: 1+ year working with adolescents preferred.
• Certifications: CPR & First Aid preferred (training provided).
• Requirements: Must pass a drug screening, background check, and hold a valid driver’s license per Virginia state laws.

• 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.
• Holistic Family Approach: Embark recognizes the importance of treating families which is crucial for sustained recovery and well-being for teens.

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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