# Behavioral Health Technician

> Simple Staffing · Independence, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-05

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

​\* Simple Staffing is hiring for this position on behalf of Embark Behavioral Health \*  

Join a **mission-driven, trauma-informed, patient-centered** team supporting adolescents (12–17) in **mental health treatment, recovery, and life-skills development**. As a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), you’ll partner with licensed clinicians to provide **direct patient care, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and therapeutic engagement**.  

Responsibilities:

-   Facilitate **group activities** (art, music, recreation) to build coping skills
-   Provide **behavioral support, mentoring, and structured routines**
-   Use **evidence-based, trauma-informed care techniques**
-   Document progress and collaborate with clinical teams
-   Respond to escalations using **safe intervention protocols  
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Qualifications:

-   21+ with HS diploma/GED (degree in human services preferred)
-   0–1+ year in **behavioral health, education, coaching, or youth services** (preferred)
-   Willingness for **CPR/First Aid, physical intervention training** (provided)
-   Ability to stand, move quickly, and support **crisis stabilization**
-   Must pass background and drug screening per MO law
-   Bonus for prior mental health or youth experience  
      
    

Benefits:  
**Why Join Us (Career Growth):**

-   **Mastery Program** with ongoing training for no-experience candidates.
-   **Salary:** $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
-   Paid training in **de-escalation, crisis response, and MARDC certification.**
-   **Career ladder + leadership track**—we grow our own and promote internallyIdeal for students pursuing **Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Nursing, or Medical fields.**
-   **Proven Positive Outcomes:** You’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that your work is making a tangible difference in young adults and adolescent lives.
-   **Holistic Family Approach:** Embark recognizes the importance of treating families which is crucial for sustained recovery and well-being for teens.
-   **Comprehensive Benefit Program** that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, 401K with company matching, PTO, and paid parental leave.  
    

If you're ready to be part of a dedicated team making a lasting impact on young lives in our community, we want to hear from you!

## Requirements

-   21+ with HS diploma/GED (degree in human services preferred)
-   0–1+ year in **behavioral health, education, coaching, or youth services** (preferred)
-   Willingness for **CPR/First Aid, physical intervention training** (provided)
-   Ability to stand, move quickly, and support **crisis stabilization**
-   Must pass background and drug screening per MO law
-   Bonus for prior mental health or youth experience

## Benefits

Health insurance, Paid time off, Dental insurance, 401(k), Life insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k) matching, Retirement plan, Parental leave, Health savings account

## Apply

[Apply at Simple Staffing](https://apply.workable.com/simple-staffing/j/0422ECB3BE/apply)

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