Behavioral Health Technician

Embark Behavioral Health • Kansas City, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join a mission-driven, trauma-informed, patient-centered team supporting adolescents (12–17) in mental health treatment, recovery, and life-skills development. As a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), you’ll partner with licensed clinicians to provide direct patient care, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and therapeutic engagement. This role is ideal for individuals pursuing careers in mental health, offering growth opportunities and support for those in school or seeking to gain experience.

Requirements

• 21+ with HS diploma/GED
• Willingness for CPR/First Aid, physical intervention training (provided)
• Ability to stand, move quickly, and support crisis stabilization
• Must pass background and drug screening per MO law

Nice To Haves

• Degree in human services preferred
• 0–1+ year in behavioral health, education, coaching, or youth services (preferred)
• Prior mental health or youth experience

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group activities (art, music, recreation) to build coping skills
• Provide behavioral support, mentoring, and structured routines
• Use evidence-based, trauma-informed care techniques
• Document progress and collaborate with clinical teams
• Respond to escalations using safe intervention protocols

Benefits

• Mastery Program with ongoing training for no-experience candidates
• Paid training in de-escalation, crisis response, and MARDC certification
• Career ladder + leadership track
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability
• 401K 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