Behavioral Health Associate NW

Embark Behavioral Health • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

The Behavioral Health Associate works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support adolescents ages 12–17 in improving their mental health and well-being. The role includes overnight supervision, maintaining a secure therapeutic environment, and supporting clients who are awake with emotional support, redirection, and encouragement to use healthy coping skills. Associates also guide teens in experiential therapies and activities such as art, music, yoga, hiking, fitness, and other on- and off-campus activities. The position calls for empathy, patience, and the ability to maintain personal and professional boundaries with teens.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent GED required.
• Quick decision-making skills and a growth mindset focused on Embark's core values.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and federal and state background checks in accordance with Tennessee state laws.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, criminal justice, or a related field.
• At least one year of experience working with adolescent populations.
• CPR and First Aid certification; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight supervision to ensure client safety and maintain a secure therapeutic environment.
• Conduct 15-minute bed checks and routine facility rounds throughout the night, documenting observations according to program standards.
• Respond to client needs using verbal de-escalation techniques and implement crisis intervention strategies when necessary.
• Communicate significant observations, incidents, and client updates to the Program Director and incoming staff during shift handoff.
• Complete accurate overnight documentation, including progress notes, incident reports, and shift summaries.
• Support clients who are awake during overnight hours by providing emotional support, redirection, and encouragement of healthy coping skills.
• Participate in and guide teens in experiential therapies and activities, including art, music, yoga, hiking, and fitness.

Benefits

• Professional growth through leading-edge strategies and training with experienced leaders.
• Competitive salary.
• Medical insurance with a company contribution toward a high-deductible plan.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Paid maternal leave.
• PTO accrual schedule.
• Training, support, and long-term advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED