Behavioral Health Technician

Embark Behavioral Health • Wilkes-Barre, PA

9d • $18

About The Position

As a Behavioral Health Technician , you’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, supportive environment for teenage girls facing mental health challenges. Your work helps clients build coping skills, reconnect with family, and move toward sustainable wellness using proven therapeutic approaches.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 21+ years of age or older
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen
• Able to pass criminal investigation background check
• Current driver's license required
• Ability to effectively communicate and build healthy relationships.
• Ability to set and teach positive values
• Ability to perform CPR and First-Aid.
• Ability to safely hold or restrain an upset or combative student
• Skill in de-escalating agitated students.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in psychology, social work or related field preferred, but not required.
• EMT/CNA background preferred
• Preferred - One year of experience in a residential setting using relational, experiential, and systemic modalities.
• Ability to plan, implement, and adjust to plans accordingly

Responsibilities

• Ensure Client Safety
• Supervision of client emotional and physical safety
• Provide early intervention ahead of and during emotional and behavioral crises
• Maintain personal and professional boundaries
• Align and Operate within the Treatment Team’s Approach for Each Client
• Attend to daily Treatment Team direction for updates on client treatment protocol application
• Communicate and collaborate with supervisors and clinicians regarding client issues and notable progress
• Document client progress notes daily
• Provide Quality and Engaging Client Services
• Encourage client engagement in activities of daily living (ADLs) and coping skill applications
• Coach and develop client social skills
• Plan and facilitate client activities in art, music, yoga, fitness, and a variety of other on and off campus activities
• Grow and Develop with the Residential Team!
• Practice a growth mindset with focus and application of the company core values
• Integrate specialized trainings
• Enjoy and contribute to ongoing professional development and growth

Benefits

• Access to professional growth using our leading edge strategies and trainings with our exceptional leaders
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Program that includes medical insurance with a generous company contribution towards a high deductible plan, dental insurance, vision insurance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, 401K with company matching, and paid maternal leave.
• PTO accrual schedule.
• Opportunity to foster relationships with adolescents and their families, create joy in their lives, and heal generations.
• Join a team of nationally recognized industry leaders who provide you with a framework of training, support, and long-term advancement opportunities.
• Embark and team members embrace the core values of empathy, trusting relationships, service, growth, and results.
• Join a nationally recognized team at Embark Behavioral Health – White Haven , where you’ll receive comprehensive training, ongoing support, and opportunities for long-term career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees