Mental Health Technician
About The Position
The Mental Health Technician is a part-time, on-site clinical support role at Embark’s Ashburn, Virginia location, supporting its Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). The position works closely with licensed clinicians and healthcare professionals to support therapeutic programming, encourage client engagement, maintain a safe treatment environment, and assist with clinical and administrative operations. The role serves adolescents, young adults, and their families and is suited to people pursuing or growing careers in behavioral health and related fields. The position is 20–25 hours per week, with an hourly pay rate of $20.00–$24.00 depending on experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field.
- Behavioral health experience is required.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and professional boundary-setting skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in fast-paced clinical environments.
- Ability to successfully complete required background screening.
Nice To Haves
- Current master's students or recent graduates pursuing careers in behavioral health are strongly encouraged to apply.
- At least one year of experience in a behavioral health, mental health, substance use treatment, residential treatment, healthcare, educational, or youth-serving environment is preferred.
- QMHP or QMHP-T license is strongly preferred.
- Experience facilitating or co-facilitating groups is strongly preferred.
- Experience working with adolescents, young adults, and families is preferred.
- Experience working with neurodivergent individuals, familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), clinical documentation, electronic medical records (EMR), or insurance processes is a plus.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification is preferred, or ability to obtain it upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Support clinicians during therapeutic groups, psychoeducational activities, and other treatment programming.
- Encourage participation, engagement, and adherence to program expectations during group activities.
- Monitor client safety and wellbeing during programming and promptly communicate concerns to the clinical team.
- Complete client check-ins, check-outs, and orientations for new participants.
- Observe, document, and communicate client participation, behaviors, and affect to support treatment planning.
- Prepare rooms, organize materials, and set up and clean up for therapy groups and clinical activities.
- Support clinicians with administrative responsibilities, scheduling, appointment coordination, and client service needs.
- Assist with monitoring and supporting individuals experiencing emotional distress or elevated behavioral health needs under the direction of licensed clinical staff.
- Participate in crisis prevention and de-escalation efforts consistent with organizational policies and training.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and organizational standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
