Behavioral Health Associate

About the Role

Embark at Springville is seeking Behavioral Health Associates to join their trauma-informed residential program for adolescent girls (ages 12–17). In this role, you will provide direct support in a high-acuity environment, helping clients regulate emotions, maintain safety, and engage in therapeutic routines. You will collaborate with therapists and nurses, model healthy boundaries, and be a steady presence for teens working through trauma, anxiety, depression, and family challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily routines: Support students in following structured schedules and activities with encouragement and accountability.
• Crisis intervention: Use verbal de-escalation techniques to manage emotional or behavioral escalations; apply approved physical interventions (holds/restraints) when clinically necessary to ensure safety.
• Crisis prevention: Apply proactive strategies to reduce risk and provide crisis management when necessary.
• Treatment alignment: Ensure student progress aligns with individualized treatment plans developed by therapists.
• Positive modeling: Model constructive behaviors and attitudes, reinforcing a healthy environment for clients.
• Documentation: Maintain consistent, thorough records of client interactions, incidents, and progress.
• Team engagement: Participate in staff and house bonding activities to foster teamwork and community cohesion.
• Housekeeping tasks: Perform light daily tasks to maintain a clean, organized living space.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 21+ years of age or older
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen
• Able to pass criminal investigation background check
• Current driver's license
• Ability to learn CPR and First-Aid

Qualifications

• High-acuity response: Comfortable managing verbal/physical outbursts and emotional dysregulation in a residential setting.
• Emotional regulation: Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and set firm, healthy boundaries.
• Growth mindset: Willingness to learn and grow; candidates with strong boundary-setting and passion for adolescent mental health are encouraged to apply, even without direct experience.
• Adolescent experience: Background working with adolescents in behavioral health, residential, or crisis environments preferred.

Compensation & Schedule

• Hourly Pay Rate: $18.00 - $19.25 per hour (Pay varies per shift)
• On-site: 266 S Hobble Creek Canyon Rd, Springville UT, 84663 (Hobble Creek Canyon)
• Schedule Options:
• Option 1: Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Option 2: Sunday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Monday, Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
• Option 3: Sunday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Wednesday, Thursday | 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
• Option 4: Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Benefits

• RBT Certification Benefit: $1/hour pay increase for current RBT certification, or free training provided to obtain certification.
• Paid Mastery Program: Access to a 2-year structured training program offering an incremental pay increase as you complete each tier.
• 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 life’s challenges.