Behavioral Health Technician - Young Adult Program

Embark Behavioral Health • Lake Ozark, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician works in Calo’s Young Adult Program, supporting emerging adults ages 17.5 to 21 as they work toward improved mental health, well-being, and independence. The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team and uses therapeutic interventions and person-centered care practices. It includes guiding residents through experiential therapies and activities such as art, music, yoga, hiking, fitness, community outings, volunteering, job-interview practice, and community-college visits. The position also involves animal-assisted therapy to help simulate foster and adoption experiences and promote healthy attachments. The successful candidate is empathetic, patient, able to maintain personal and professional boundaries, and available to work at least one weekend day.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Prior experience working with young adults.
• Must be able to pass state and federal background checks.
• Must be able to pass a physical and perform the duties of the position.
• Availability to work at least one weekend day.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in another mental health setting or in similar roles such as camp, college or career counseling, or a Big Brother/Sister program.

Responsibilities

• Ensure students complete assigned chores, including cleaning the team home, and attend to their personal hygiene.
• Support clients with behavioral needs through therapeutic interventions and person-centered care practices.
• Build bonds with students based on trust.
• Promote a fun and positive atmosphere in the milieu to support 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 and adoption experiences and promote healthy attachments.

Benefits

• Access to an established Mastery Program with opportunities for professional growth.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• PTO.
• Paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

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