MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - AT RISK YOUTH

KidsPeace; North Whitehall Township (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forg

Comprehensive Benefits (Medical,Dental

2-week corporate training period

Career pathways

Supportive culture

Job summary

KidsPeace in Orefield, PA, is seeking a Mental Health Technician (At-Risk Youth) to support children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges in a residential setting. You will supervise daily routines, document progress, and use trauma-informed approaches to maintain safety and therapeutic engagement.

The role offers evening and weekend options, a 2-week training period, and paths for professional growth with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Be 21 years of age or older.
• Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must attend a 2-week corporate training session (9 AM–5 PM).

Responsibilities

• Supervise clients’ daily routines and responsibilities, ensuring completion of personal care and daily living activities.
• Document client behavior, progress, incidents, and significant events.
• Utilize trauma-informed and crisis intervention techniques to support clients.
• Promote positive behavior and therapeutic engagement through structured programming and milieu management.
• Facilitate recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities and assist with treatment plans and goals.
• Provide transportation to school, medical appointments, and other activities as required.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Transportation support

Patient/resident safety

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - AT RISK YOUTH FEATURED

Orefield, PA

Multiple Options Available , Primarily Evenings with weekends/OT as needed

The At-Risk Youth Technician, also known as a Mental Health Technician, plays a vital role in creating a safe, supportive, and structured environment for children and adolescents facing emotional and behavioral challenges. Success in this role requires an unwavering commitment to the safety, well-being, and positive development of every child.

Our residential program provides long-term care for children and adolescents ages 5–21 who are navigating mental health, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Through compassionate support, therapeutic interventions, and consistent structure, we help young people build resilience, develop life skills, and achieve greater emotional well-being.

Competitive Compensation: $18.50- $22.00/hr

Schedule:
Full-time and part-time available
2nd shift (3PM-11PM) and 3rd shift (11PM-7AM)
Weekends are required.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation: $18.50- $22.00 (based on education/ relatable experience)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness Options
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 2-week corporate training period
• Professional Growth: Ongoing training, development opportunities, and clear career pathways
• Supportive Culture
• 1. Be 21 years of age or older.
• 2. Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• 3. Have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• 4. Must be able to attend a 2-week corporate training session. Trainings are Monday through Friday from 9AM-5PM, and must be completed consecutively. The next training is scheduled for November 9th,November 23rd and December 7th.

Job Duties:

• Supervise clients’ daily routines and responsibilities, ensuring completion of personal care and daily living activities while providing assistance as needed.

Document client behavior, progress, incidents, and significant events in accordance with program policies and regulatory requirements.

Utilize trauma-informed and crisis intervention techniques to support clients experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges.

• Promote positive behavior and therapeutic engagement through structured programming and effective milieu management.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities, including daily programming, transitional meetings, and treatment groups.
• Support the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans by collaborating with the treatment team and assisting clients in achieving established goals.
• Provide transportation to and from school, medical appointments, community activities, family visits, and other approved off-campus services as required.

KidsPeace is the employer of choice in the mental and behavioral healthcare field. As a KidsPeace associate, you can expect the following:

Competitive compensation structures and the opportunity for associates to gather valuable practical experience and advance careers much more quickly than at other providers.

Generous paid time off that we actively encourage our associates to use which promotes a work/life balance.

Tuition assistance and a student loan forgiveness program to ensure that when you work to improve your ability to help our clients, you can rely on KidsPeace to support you.

Comprehensive benefits package including life and disability insurance as well as pet insurance!

An organizational culture filled with respect and the comradery of like-minded colleagues who live the mission to Give Hope, Help and Healing to Children, Adults and Those Who Love Them.

KidsPeace is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting workforce diversity.