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Behavioral Health Technician
Independence, MO, US
Source: Simple Staffing careers · View original posting
- Pay
- $20 — $23 USD per hour
- Employment
- full time
Employer job description
From Simple Staffing's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
* Simple Staffing is hiring for this position on behalf of Embark Behavioral Health *
We internally promote. If you’re going to school to be a Mental Health Therapist, we have a proven track record of helping you grow and supporting interns in earning clinical hours. Start your career in behavioral health with a team that invests in you—whether you’re entry-level or experienced.
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.
Salary: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
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
Qualifications:
- 21+ with HS diploma/GED (degree in human services preferred)
- 0–1+ year in behavioral health, education, coaching, or youth services (preferred)
- 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
- Bonus for prior mental health or youth experience
Why Join Us (Career Growth):
Mastery Program with ongoing training for no-experience candidates.
Paid training in de-escalation, crisis response, and MARDC certification.
Career ladder + leadership track—we grow our own and promote internallyIdeal for students pursuing Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Nursing, or Medical fields.
Proven Positive Outcomes: You’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that your work is making a tangible difference in young adults and adolescent lives.
Holistic Family Approach: Embark recognizes the importance of treating families which is crucial for sustained recovery and well-being for teens.
Comprehensive Benefit Program that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, 401K with company matching, PTO, and paid parental leave.
If you're ready to be part of a dedicated team making a lasting impact on young lives in our community, we want to hear from you!
Requirements
- 21+ with HS diploma/GED (degree in human services preferred)
- 0–1+ year in behavioral health, education, coaching, or youth services (preferred)
- 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
- Bonus for prior mental health or youth experience
Benefits
- Mastery Program with ongoing training for no-experience candidates.
- Paid training in de-escalation, crisis response, and MARDC certification.
- Career ladder + leadership track—we grow our own and promote internallyIdeal for students pursuing Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Nursing, or Medical fields.
- Proven Positive Outcomes: You’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that your work is making a tangible difference in young adults and adolescent lives.
- Holistic Family Approach: Embark recognizes the importance of treating families which is crucial for sustained recovery and well-being for teens.
- Comprehensive Benefit Program that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, 401K with company matching, PTO, and paid parental leave.
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