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Pays $18.5-$19.5/hr — Behavioral Health Tech market median is ~$43k (704 jobs)

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Embark Behavioral Health
Benton, Tennessee

Behavioral Health Associate

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time
Posted 51m ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time on-site Behavioral Health Associate at a residential treatment program for adolescents. $18.50-$19.50/hr. Benton, TN.

Join Embark Behavioral Health as a Behavioral Health Associate – Residential, Full-Time in Benton, Tennessee. Hourly Pay: $18.50 - $19.50 an hr. Full -Time, On - site position: Benton, Tennessee

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $18.50 - $19.50/hr.
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Life & Disability Coverage
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • PTO & Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.

Apply to join Embark Behavioral Health as a Behavioral Health Associate – Residential, Full-Time.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Associate will mentor adolescents in a residential treatment program, facilitating daily activities and experiential therapies. They are responsible for maintaining a safe environment, documenting client progress, and collaborating with the treatment team to support campus operations.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 21 years old and possess a high school diploma or G.E.D., with a preference for degrees in human services or related fields. At least one year of experience working with adolescent populations is preferred, along with the ability to pass background checks and drug screenings.

Qualifications

Education
High school

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Behavioral healthMentoringVerbal de-escalationPhysical interventionDocumentationCrisis managementAdolescent careExperiential therapyTeam collaborationSafety monitoringCommunicationConflict resolutionLife skills coachingPatient careRecord keeping

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.

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About Embark Behavioral Health

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

Benefits & Perks

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

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