Behavioral Health Associate
Listed compensation
$24-$26/hr
The week · per this posting · Wednesday – Saturday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Hourly Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour (DOE)
Location: 1470 E. Middle Ave. San Martin, CA 95046 (On-Site)
Schedule: Wed-Sat (Evening shift) 12:00pm - 10:30 PM
Wed-Sat (Overnight Shift): 9:00 PM - 7:30 AM
Are you empathetic, patient, and committed to empowering adolescents on their journey towards sustainable mental wellness?
As a Behavioral Health Associate, you will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support adolescents ages (12-17) in their journey towards improved mental health and well-being. Every day you will participate and guide teens in experiential therapies like art, music, yoga, hiking, fitness, and a variety of other on and off campus activities. To thrive at Embark, you must have an empathetic heart and maintain personal and professional boundaries with teens.
We warmly welcome EMTs to apply for this position! Your experience in emergency medical care and crisis management makes you uniquely qualified to transition into the Behavioral Health Associate role.
Responsibilities
Utilize de-escalation techniques and crisis management training to support clients, ensuring a calm and safe environment.
Build meaningful, supportive relationships with clients, maintaining professional boundaries while assisting with their daily needs and activities.
Review and apply treatment team strategies daily to drive client progress and ensure effective intervention.
Embrace being a positive role model with empathy and intentionality, fostering attuned relationships and providing constructive feedback to support client growth.
Contribute to a clean and welcoming environment by managing campus upkeep, supporting clients with chores, and addressing maintenance issues promptly.
Maintain thorough and precise documentation of client interactions and staff interventions to ensure consistent and effective care.
Qualifications
Valid driver’s license, clean driving record eligible for company-paid auto insurance, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Age: 21+ years of age or older
Education
High school diploma or equivalent G.E.D required. Associates or bachelor's in human services, psychology, criminal justice, or related field is preferred.
- Skills: Quick decision-making skills and a growth mindset.
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience working with adolescent populations is preferred
- Certifications: CPR and First Aid certification preferred, will provide training
Background Checks: Must pass pre-employment drug screen and federal and state background check in concordance with VA state laws.
Benefits
Access to an established Mastery Program that offers professional and financial opportunities for professional growth.
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
- Paid Parental Leave – Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
- Life & Disability Coverage – Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
- 401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
- PTO & Holidays – Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.
Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.
Embark does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. #EBOTHR
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Healthcare Professional Career Context
In California, the healthcare weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$60k (41 salary observations; 200 listings), vs ~$56k nationally (195 salary observations; 4,791 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$52k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $47k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $50k–$54k | healthcare median $49k (middle half $46k–$53k)53 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $60k median in California | $56k nationally (+7%)41 state / 195 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$47k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| healthcare listings in California | 79 active | 1,662 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 78% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| healthcare pay trend | −3.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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