Pays $21.00 an hour — Behavioral Health Tech market median is ~$39k (17 jobs) · Above average in Behavioral Health Tech roles for work-life (4.8/10, vs 1,427 in this profession)
About the Role
Behavioral health associate for youth residential treatment. $21/hr. 4-day work weeks, weekend availability required. Lake Ozark, MO.
Join Calo Programs as a Behavioral Health Associate – Youth Treatment in Lake Ozark, Missouri.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $21/hr.
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- 401(k) with Company Match
- PTO & Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
Apply to join Calo Programs as a Behavioral Health Associate – Youth Treatment.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Associate supports youth with daily routines, hygiene, and personal development while ensuring a safe and structured environment. They also engage in group therapy, team-building activities, and implement treatment strategies alongside clinical teams.
Requirements
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and be at least 21 years of age. Experience in residential care or working with at-risk youth is preferred, and the ability to pass background checks and physical exams is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- High school
Key Skills
Psychiatry Career Context
Of the 40 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 23% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$44k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $48k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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