# Behavioral Health Technician

> Simple Staffing · Independence, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-06

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

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

We internally promote. If you’re going to school to be a Mental Health Therapist, we have a proven track record of helping you grow and supporting interns in earning clinical hours. Start your career in behavioral health with a team that invests in you—whether you’re entry-level or experienced.

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.  
  
**Salary:** $20.00 - $23.00 per hour  

**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  
    

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

-   Mastery Program with ongoing training for no-experience candidates.
-   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

-   **Mastery Program** with ongoing training for no-experience candidates.
-   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.

## Apply

[Apply at Simple Staffing](https://apply.workable.com/simple-staffing/j/11F2704885/apply)

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