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Embark Behavioral Health
San Jose, California

Behavioral Health Associate

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

Listed compensation

$24-$26/hr

The week · per this posting · Wednesday – Saturday

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Posted 43m ago · Verified live

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

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Adolescent careInterpersonal communicationTeam collaboration

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).

What does the healthcare market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$50k–$54khealthcare 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 powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
healthcare listings in California79 active1,662 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 78% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Embark Behavioral Health

Mental Health Care
Chandler, Arizona
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Life & Disability Coverage
401(k) with Company Match
PTO & Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Living in San Jose

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.29M
Typical market rent
$3,582/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.