Therapeutic Program Aide – Behavioral Health Support

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; New Mexico; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program Aide at Torrance State Hospital to support residents in daily living, safety, and therapeutic activities. You will assist with personal care, participate in treatment programs, and help maintain a secure, supportive environment.

The role requires 1 year of related experience or 18 months in a behavioral/educational setting, PA residency, and passing medical and drug screening checks.

Qualifications

• One year as a Psychiatric or Therapeutic Activities Aide (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Eighteen (18) months of experience in the care, activities and personal guidance of individuals in a behavioral, educational or community-based program.

Responsibilities

• Guide residents with personal care, daily living activities, and self-care skills according to individualized treatment plans.
• Observe behaviors, identify changes or concerns, and communicate findings to nursing staff and treatment team members.
• Conduct individual and group therapeutic activities, encourage participation, and support treatment goals.
• Record attendance, maintain shift summaries, prepare incident reports, and document progress toward treatment objectives.
• Monitor living areas, perform required searches, observe visits, and report security or environmental concerns.
• Accompany residents to appointments, hearings, and activities while maintaining supervision and security requirements.

Skills

Resident care

Behavior monitoring

Therapy activities

Documentation

Safety awareness

Chaperone services

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program Aide at Torrance State Hospital to support residents in daily living, safety, and therapeutic activities. You will assist with personal care, participate in treatment programs, and help maintain a secure, supportive environment.

The role requires 1 year of related experience or 18 months in a behavioral/educational setting, PA residency, and passing medical and drug screening checks.