Mental Health Technician Needed for a Behavioral Health Facility in Malvern, PA

Job ID: 24094
Pay Rate: $18.00/HR – $20.52/HR + Sign-On Bonus
Location: On Site in Malvern, PA
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Schedule: 1^st Shift (7am-3pm) and 2^nd Shift (3pm-11pm) Available. Off One Consistent Day Throughout the Week (Tues, Wed or Thurs). Must Work Every Other Saturday and Sunday.

A dedicated organization that provides comprehensive services to children, adolescents, and young adults facing a range of challenges, including autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral issues, and psychiatric disorders is seeking a Mental Health Technician.

As a Mental Health Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, stabilization, and treatment of children and adolescents. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team—including psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, and families—to deliver trauma-informed care, facilitate treatment plans, and prepare individuals for a successful return to their communities or lesser levels of care.

Children admitted to our programs often present with diagnoses such as suicidal behaviors, self-injury, aggression, depression, psychosis, autism spectrum disorders, or substance-related issues. Stays typically range from 3 to 21 days.

What Your Day Looks Like:

• Provide direct care and supervision to individuals in crisis, ensuring their safety and emotional well-being.
• Support treatment plans, including participating in skills groups (e.g., Dialectical Behavior Therapy).
• Foster a compassionate and supportive environment to help patients feel understood, respected, and valued.
• Use active listening and de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors and promote emotional regulation.
• Assist with day-to-day activities, including mealtime, recreational programming, and personal care as needed.
• Communicate effectively with the treatment team and families to support individualized care and discharge planning.
• Adhere to established protocols for safety and crisis intervention.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

What You Bring:

• High school diploma and 2 years of direct care experience
  OR

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with 12+ credit hours in a human services field (e.g., psychology, sociology, social work, education, criminal justice).
• Preferred: 2+ years of experience working with youth with behavioral health needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with patients, families, and team members.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure or crisis situations.
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for helping individuals with mental health and behavioral challenges.

Parker Staffing offers all levels of Administrative, Customer Service, Call Center, Human Resources, and Non-Clinical Healthcare opportunities throughout the nation. Visit our employment opportunities page at http://www.parkerstaffing.com to review our full offering of temp, temp-to-hire, and direct hire job openings!  
 
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.