Behavioral Health Tech - Mountains Behavioral Health - Full Time 72 Hour - Adolescent

IRMC; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountains Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to join our on-site adolescent unit in Indiana, PA. The role involves direct patient care, monitoring patients, and leading therapeutic activities under nursing supervision.

Responsibilities include transporting patients, assisting with life skills teaching, and ensuring a safe unit environment while communicating effectively with patients and families. Shifts are rotating days/nights.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of behavioral health experience preferred.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 1 month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including monitoring patient conditions and vital signs.
• Lead patients in therapeutic and recreational activities.
• Float to all units, including geri-psych, adult, and adolescent.
• Transport patients and deliver supplies as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Vital signs monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Behavioral Health Tech - Mountains Behavioral Health - Full Time 72 Hour - Adolescent

Job Category: BHS

Requisition Number: BEHAV002861

• Posted : September 21, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Indiana, PA 15701, USA

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In this role you will be:

• Exemplifying the IRMC mission, vision, and values, acting in accordance with IRMC policies and procedures to ensure quality care is provided.
• Identifying each patient's age-specific needs and providing appropriate care as assigned
• Providing direct patient care including monitoring their conditions, taking vital signs, observing, recording, and reporting behaviors under the supervision of nursing.
• Leading patients in therapeutic and recreational activities.
• Assist with teaching life skills.
• Help to provide a safe and secure unit environment for all patients and staff in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Utilizing excellent interpersonal communication skills to effectively communicate with patients, family, and report any concerning events to members of the organization.
• Will be required to float to all units, including geri-psych, adult, and adolescent.
• Identifying each patient's age-specific needs and providing appropriate care as assigned
• Responsible for patient transports to and from hospital departments (including the medical center) and for delivery of supplies to departments as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION
  • A high school graduate or equivalent.
• EXPERIENCE:
  • Minimum of 1 year in behavioral health preferred.
  • Previous work experience in health care preferred.
  • Psychiatric work experience preferred.
• LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
  • Valid PA driver's license with no previous violation
  • BLS required or attained within 1 month of hire

Shifts: Rotating Days/Nights

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