MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN (Residential)

KidsPeace; Orefield (PA); On-site; USD 25,485 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Two week paid training program

Professional growth

Supportive environment

Job summary

KidsPeace is seeking a Mental Health Technician to supervise and support emotionally and behaviorally challenged youth. You will help implement structured treatment plans to promote safety, trust, and positive change in a compassionate, child-centered environment in Orefield, PA.

We offer a two-week training program, competitive hourly pay, tuition assistance, and opportunities for professional growth. Full-time or part-time shifts available (2nd shift, weekends required) with internal CPR/First

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health or related field preferred.
• Experience with emotionally challenged children or adolescents preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• SCM certification and CPR/First Aid certifications required (trained internally post-hire).
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess basic personal computer knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and direction to emotionally and behaviorally challenged children and adolescents.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety and adapt treatment plans to individual needs.
• Differentiate between discipline and punishment while building trusting relationships.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Basic PC knowledge

Age 21+

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health or related field

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SCM certification

CPR/First Aid certifications

Job description

• Tuition assistance & student loan forgiveness options
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance.
• Two week paid training program
• Professional growth: ongoing development, training opportunities, and structured career pathways.
• Supportive environment: a collaborative and compassionate team culture.

What We Offer

• Tuition assistance & student loan forgiveness options
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance.
• Two week paid training program
• Professional growth: ongoing development, training opportunities, and structured career pathways.
• Supportive environment: a collaborative and compassionate team culture.

Position Summary

We are seeking staff to work with at-risk youth. We take pride in our structured program that focuses on changing a client's behaviors, thinking patterns, and values. Our program primarily focuses on implementing behavioral changes to assist with a successful reintegration into the home, family, and community. The Mental Health Technician is responsible for providing direct supervision and direction to emotionally and behaviorally challenged children and adolescents in a compassionate and respectful manner. This includes requiring an unwavering commitment to the safety of kids and being aware of all ongoing developments and concerns, on a daily basis, of all children in their care. This responsibility also includes demonstrating the ability to distinguish between discipline and punishment as well as seeing past a child’s surface behavior to recognize the children in need of help. Additionally, there is an innate desire to build trusting and supportive relationships with all of our children and recognize this as a prerequisite for implementing individualized treatment and unit programming.

Shifts Available

Position located in Orefield, PA

Full Time and Part Time opportunities available

Primarily 2nd (3P-11P) shift

Weekends are required

Qualifications (Education, Training And Experience)

• High School graduate or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health or related field preferred.
• Experience with acute emotionally challenged children or adolescents preferred.
• Valid driver's license REQUIRED.
• SCM certification and CPR/First Aid certifications required (trained internally post-hire).
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess basic personal computer knowledge and skills.

About Us

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.

Competitive Pay: $18.50-$22.00 per hour, based on education and relatable experience.