Behavioral Health Associate NW
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 and safety monitoring in a secure therapeutic environment, responding to client needs, and supporting healthy coping skills. Associates also guide teens in experiential therapies and activities, including art, music, yoga, hiking, fitness, and other on- and off-campus activities. The position requires empathy and the ability to maintain personal and professional boundaries with teens. Embark’s mission is to help reduce teen and young adult anxiety, depression, and suicide from current highs to all-time lows by 2028. EMTs are welcome to apply, as emergency medical care and crisis-management experience may transfer well to this role.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- High school diploma or equivalent GED required.
- Quick decision-making skills and a growth mindset focused on Embark’s core values.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screening and federal and state background checks in accordance with Tennessee state laws.
- Empathy and ability to maintain personal and professional boundaries with teens.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s 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.
- EMT experience in emergency medical care and crisis management.
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 with emotional support, redirection, and encouragement to use healthy coping skills.
- Participate in and guide adolescents in experiential therapies and activities such as art, music, yoga, hiking, fitness, and other on- and off-campus activities.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
