Behavioral Health Associate

Pay $18.00 - $23.00 per hour (DOE) Full-time

On-Site: 7809 Schelhorn Rd Alexandria VA 22306

Hours: 6am - 4pm (Day) and 8:00pm - 6:00am (Overnight)

Two Schedules available: Both shifts are a rotating schedule:

• Week 1: Wednesday Thursday Friday
• Week 2: Wednesday Thursday Saturday Sunday

Or

• Week 1: Tuesday Thursday Friday Sunday
• Week 2: Thursday Friday Saturday

Are you empathetic patient and committed to empowering adolescents on their journey towards sustainable mental wellness

As a Behavioral Health Technician 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.

At Embark our mission is to lead the way in driving teen and young adult anxiety depression and suicide from the all-time highs of today to all-time lows by 2028.

• Provide safe verbal de-escalation or physical intervention techniques with upset teens as they arise
• Serve as a positive role model and enforce a supportive atmosphere
• Communicate important observations and updates to the Program Director
• At end of shift document client progress notes daily
• With an empathetic heart encourage teen engagement in activities of daily living (ADLs) and coping skill applications

• Age:21 years of age or older
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent G.E.D required. Associates or bachelors in human services psychology criminal justice or related field is preferred.
• Skills:Quick decision-making skills and a growth mindset with a focus on Embarks core values.
• Experience:Min 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. Valid driving license required.

• 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 lifes 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.