Behavioral Health Technician

Youth Behavioral Health TechnicianLive for Life provides structured behavioral health services for adolescents with mental health challenges, including therapy, psychiatric care, skill-building, and transition support. Our mission is to help youth build the skills needed to successfully return to their families, communities, and adult lives.Aspen Program — Transition to Adult LivingAspen serves older male adolescents preparing for greater independence and adulthood. The program combines behavioral health treatment with real-world skill development, mentorship, accountability, and opportunities to practice increasing independence.Role OverviewAspen's treatment approach emphasizes real-world application. Behavioral Health Technicians help youth turn therapeutic work and individualized transition goals into the routines, decisions, relationships, and responsibilities of everyday adult life.This is an active, relationship-based role—not passive supervision. Staff work alongside youth to coach, model, teach, redirect, problem-solve, and reinforce progress while maintaining safety, structure, accountability, and professional boundaries.What You'll DoBuild positive mentoring relationships while maintaining clear professional boundariesCoach independent-living skills such as cooking, budgeting, household responsibilities, organization, transportation, and employment readinessSupport youth in working toward individualized transition goalsProvide active supervision, coaching, prompting, and redirectionHelp youth problem-solve decisions, conflicts, setbacks, and everyday challengesFacilitate skill-building activities and participate alongside youthMaintain consistent expectations and respectfully set limitsMonitor and document behavior, progress, concerns, and significant eventsCommunicate important observations and concerns with program and clinical team membersTransport youth to approved appointments, activities, and community outings using approved company vehicleWho Does Well at Aspen?Aspen is a strong fit for people who can build genuine relationships with older adolescents while maintaining accountability and professional boundaries.Youth may test boundaries, resist expectations, make impulsive choices, disengage, argue, or become frustrated when limits are set. Successful staff remain calm, consistent, respectful, and emotionally steady without becoming reactive, overly permissive, or engaging in power struggles.Strong Aspen staff are:Active & Engaged — You interact, coach, teach, and notice what's happening instead of supervising from the sidelines.Calm & Consistent — You maintain expectations and don't take challenging behavior personally.Comfortable Setting Limits — You can respectfully redirect behavior and say "no" when necessary.Proactive — You look for opportunities to engage, teach, model, and support without waiting to be told.Strong Role Models — You model responsibility, communication, healthy boundaries, problem-solving, and everyday adult-living skills.Minimum Requirements21+ years oldHigh school diploma or equivalentValid driver's licenseAble to pass an FBI background checkPreferred, not required: Experience with youth, young adults, behavioral health, mentoring, coaching, or teaching life skills.Paid TrainingFirst Aid & CPRFood Handler's PermitPositive Communication System (PCS)De-escalation and behavioral support techniquesBenefitsPaid Time Off (PTO) and self-care supportMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance with multiple plan options401(k)Employee referral and recognition programsCasual, team-oriented environmentWorkplace snacks, food, and coffeeIf you're ready to mentor, coach, set boundaries, stay engaged, and help older youth prepare for adulthood, we'd like to hear from you.