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Entry Level Crisis Response Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Night Watch

Lees Summit, MO · On-site

$19.75 - $21.50/hr

Start your career in behavioral health with a team that invests in you-whether you're entry-level ... Paid training in de-escalation, crisis response, and MARDC certification. * Career ladder ...

Night Watch

Lees Summit, MO

$19.75 - $21.50/hr

Start your career in behavioral health with a team that invests in you--whether you're entry-level ... Paid training in de-escalation, crisis response, and MARDC certification. * Career ladder ...

Night Watch

Independence, MO · On-site

$19.75 - $21.50/hr

Start your career in behavioral health with a team that invests in you-whether you're entry-level ... Paid training in de-escalation, crisis response, and MARDC certification. * Career ladder ...

Night Watch

Independence, MO · On-site

$19.75 - $21.50/hr

Start your career in behavioral health with a team that invests in you-whether you're entry-level ... Paid training in de-escalation, crisis response, and MARDC certification. * Career ladder ...

Night Watch

Independence, MO · On-site

$19.75 - $21.50/hr

Start your career in behavioral health with a team that invests in you-whether you're entry-level ... Paid training in de-escalation, crisis response, and MARDC certification. * Career ladder ...

Night Watch

Independence, MO

$19.75 - $21.50/hr

Start your career in behavioral health with a team that invests in you--whether you're entry-level ... Paid training in de-escalation, crisis response, and MARDC certification. * Career ladder ...

Night Watch

Lees Summit, MO · On-site

$19.75 - $21.50/hr

Start your career in behavioral health with a team that invests in you-whether you're entry-level ... Paid training in de-escalation, crisis response, and MARDC certification. * Career ladder ...

Case Aide

Waukegan, IL · On-site

$16 - $21.50/hr

... crisis response, case documentation, administrative coordination, resource referrals, community ... Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Entry level * Spanish Fluency (spoken and written)

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level crisis response in the United States is $17.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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$19 - $21.50/hr

Full-time

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5.4

Company rating: 5.4 out of 10

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Job description

Location: 3205 N Twyman Rd, Independence, MO 64058
Pay: $19.00 – $21.50 an hour

Schedule: Sunday to Wednesday 12:30PM–10:30PM

Perk: Three consecutive days off
 

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.


  • 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

  • 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!

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.

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