Mental Health Technician (Immediate Interviews)
Orefield, PAJob$18.5–22/hrPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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KidsPeace Childrens Hospital is hiring a Mental Health Technician (Immediate Interviews). KidsPeace is seeking Mental Health Technicians for its Children's Psychiatric Hospital in Orefield, PA. This role involves providing direct supervision, guidance, and support to emotionally and behaviorally challenged youth. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to safety, daily awareness of developments impacting children, and the ability to build trusting relationships to support individualized treatment and unit programming.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, Valid Driver's License, and SCM Certification. Important skills include Direct Supervision, Guidance, Support, Safety Commitment, Daily Awareness, and Distinguish Discipline From Punishment.
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Join KidsPeace Today- Immediate Interviews
Mental Health Technician – Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities available
KidsPeace is a private charity committed to supporting the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families, and communities. Since 1882, we have provided psychiatric hospital services, residential treatment, accredited educational programs, and foster care services. Our culture is rooted in compassion, creativity, collaboration, and a dedication to providing hope and healing.
Position Summary
KidsPeace has immediate openings for the Mental Health Technician position at our Children's Psychiatric Hospital in Orefield, PA.
The Mental Health Technician plays a vital role in providing direct supervision, guidance, and support to emotionally and behaviorally challenged youth. This role requires a steadfast commitment to safety and daily awareness of all developments impacting the children in your care. Successful candidates demonstrate the ability to distinguish discipline from punishment, recognize underlying needs beneath behavior, and build trusting, supportive relationships that set the foundation for individualized treatment and unit programming.
Available Shifts - FT and PT
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Day: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
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Middle: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
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Overnight: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM
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Some weekends required
What We Offer
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Competitive Compensation: $18.50- $22.00 (based on education/ experience)
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Generous PTO
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Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness Options
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Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
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3 week paid training period
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Professional Growth: Ongoing training, development opportunities, and clear career pathways
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Supportive Culture: A collaborative, respectful, and compassionate team environment
Qualifications
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High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health or related field preferred
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Experience working with acute emotionally challenged children or adolescents preferred
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Valid driver’s license required
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SCM and CPR/First Aid certification required (provided internally after hire)
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Must be at least 21 years old
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Basic computer skills required
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