Life Coach - Embark Behavioral Health

Mental Health Life Coach

Pay rate: $18.50 per hr.

Full-Time, On-site position: 5842 TN-30 Benton, Tennessee 37307

Schedule: Wed-Fri 2:00pm-11:00pm with once a month rotating Saturday 8am-8pm shift.

Are you empathetic, patient, and committed to empowering adolescents on their journey towards sustainable mental wellness? Join us at Embark at Benton as a Life Coach at our residential treatment center in Benton, TN!

As a Mental Health Life Coach, you will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support young males ages 12-17 in their journey towards improved mental health and well-being. This role involves significant physical activity. 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. Given the physical nature of these tasks, we encourage candidates who feel comfortable with the demands of the role to apply. To thrive at Embark, you must have an empathetic heart and maintain personal and professional boundaries with teens.

Join our team nestled in the serene mountains of Tennessee alongside the Hiwassee River, where our peaceful, therapeutic environment combined with high standards of treatment creates the ideal setting for residential care. Our facility was thoughtfully designed with the understanding that individuals and families heal best in homelike environments filled with safety, nurturing, comfort, and well-being. Experience the perfect blend of tranquility and professional excellence.

• 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

What do you bring to this position?

• Age: 21+ years of age or older
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent G.E.D required. Associates or bachelor's 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 Tennessee state laws.

What we offer: 

• 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.
• 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.

 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. Embark seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who will contribute to the organization's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society. #LI-KK1 #LI-Onsite