Mental Health Technician Job Fair

Devereux; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth with ASCEND program

Tuition assistance and student loan‑de

Low-cost benefit options

On-site interviews

Job summary

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services is hosting an on-site job fair for Mental Health Technicians at 655 Sugartown Rd, Malvern, PA. The event offers on-the-spot interviews for multiple shifts and an opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to children with behavioral health needs.

Qualified candidates must be at least 21, with a Bachelor’s in Human Services or a HS diploma with relevant experience. Foreign degrees require WES evaluation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or HS Diploma/GED with 2 years of direct care experience.
• Education from outside the United States requires a qualified education evaluation (WES preferred).

Responsibilities

• Be empathetic, a team player, and act as a positive role model.
• Complete required new-hire orientation.
• Possess a passion for working with children and adolescents with special needs.

Skills

Empathy

Team player

Excellent written and verbal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

HS Diploma / GED with 2 years youth care experience

Tools

WES evaluation (for foreign-educated applicants)

Job description

On-site / In Person Job Fair Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity working with children with challenging behaviors or behavioral health diagnoses? Do you want to join a multi-disciplinary team with a strengths-based approach, emphasizing applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports?

On-site / In Person Job Fair Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity working with children with challenging behaviors or behavioral health diagnoses? Do you want to join a multi-disciplinary team with a strengths-based approach, emphasizing applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports?

If you answered YES! to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team! Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Time: 10:00am-2:00pm Location: 655 Sugartown Rd. Malvern, Pa 19335- building 500 Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services is looking for dedicated, energetic professionals with a passion to empower children and adolescents. Mental Health Technicians We are offering On-The-Spot INTERVIEWS for: 1st shift [7am- 3:30pm], 2nd Shift [3pm-11:30pm] & 3rd Shift [11pm-7:30am]

Employment Requirements

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or HS Diploma/GED with 2 years of experience working with youth in a direct care setting
• Education obtained outside of the United States must have a qualified education evaluation completed (WES preferred).

We Offer

• Supportive environment where you can be an active contributor to the treatment planning process.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities with the ASCEND career accelerator program.
• Tuition assistance and student loan forgiveness eligibility
• Best available, highest quality, low-cost benefit options- learn more at mydevereuxbenefits.org
• Rate of $20-$22.80 an hour (dependent upon experience)**

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Bachelor's Degree in human services or HS Diploma or GED with 2 years of experience working with youth in a direct care setting
• Education obtained outside of the United States must have a qualified education evaluation completed (WES preferred).

The IDEAL candidate will... Be empathetic, a team player, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, energetic, creative, understand the theories of behavior management and positive reinforcement, and represent yourself as a positive role model. Additionally, you must be able to complete required new hire orientation class, have a strong passion for working with and helping children and adolescents with special needs and possess a valid license.

Physical Requirements

Significant amounts of walking, sitting, and standing. Some lifting and/or managing resistance required related to applying physical intervention techniques upwards of 75-100 lbs. or more. Some repetitive wrist/hand movements, normal hearing and vision. Occasional use of computers and office equipment. Occasional driving of Devereux vehicles for business purposes. Ability to meet 100% mastery of Safe and Positive Approaches.

Work Environment

Regularly works inside areas that are adequately lighted and ventilated. Some fluctuations in temperature. Use of Protective equipment such as latex gloves, facial mask protective eyewear, and gown. Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Some degree of physical involvement in exercise of Safe and Positive Approaches. Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

Our Mission

Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

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