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Part Time Behavioral Health Associate

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$34,105 / year median in Missouri

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Overview:
  • Pay:
    $21.00 per hour
  • Part
  • Time Schedule:
    Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 6:30 AM
  • 1:30 PM, Wednesday 6:30 AM
  • 4:00
PM Location:
Lake Ozark Missouri (fully on-site) Are you empathetic, patient, and committed to empowering young adults on their journey towards sustainable mental wellness? Have you mastered adulting and want to help others learn valuable life skills? As a Part Time Behavioral Health Associate , you will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support emerging adults (ages 17.5
  • 21) in their journey towards improved mental health and well-being.
Every day you will participate and guide young adults in experiential therapies like art, music, yoga, hiking, fitness, and a variety of other on and off campus activities, including taking them out into the community to do volunteering, job interview, community college visits and the like. To thrive at Calo, you must have an empathetic heart and maintain personal and professional boundaries with teens.
Responsibilities:
Provide proactive behavioral support by implementing positive behavior strategies, de-escalation techniques, and individualized support plans to promote safety, engagement, and successful outcomes. Ensure all students have finished their assigned chores-including cleaning of the team home-and taken care of their personal hygiene Demonstrate patience and calm demeanor under pressure Maintain firm boundaries with students Show empathy and compassion towards students Form a bond with students based on trust Mentor young adults in life skills to foster independent living Promote a fun and positive atmosphere in our "Milieu" for social skill development Collaborate with a team to facilitate students' healing process Accompany students on outings and adventure therapy sessions Engage in animal-assisted therapy to simulate foster/adoption experiences and promote healthy attachments
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required Minimum age requirement: 21 years Prior experience working with young adults required, preferably in another mental health setting or in similar roles like camp/college/career counseling or Big Brother/Sister program. Able to pass State and Federal background checks Able to pass physical and perform duties of the position
Benefits:
Become the Best of the
Best:
Access to an established Mastery Program that offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth.
Proven Positive Outcomes :
You'll have the satisfaction of knowing that your work is making a tangible difference in young adults and adolescents lives.
Holistic Family Approach:
Embark recognizes the importance of treating families which is crucial for sustained recovery and well-being for teens. Robust (EAP) Employee Assistance Program. Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Embark is committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community. to embark on a rewarding journey with us! #LI-JP1 #LI-Onsite