Youth Mental Health Technician — Autism Care (Evening Shift)

Doylestown, PA; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

Foundations Behavioral Health in Doylestown, PA seeks Mental Health Technicians to support youth with autism in inpatient and residential programs. Roles require evening or mixed shifts, be 21+, and join a team focused on trauma-informed care.

Your duties include direct patient care, crisis de‑escalation, documentation, and leading group sessions while adhering to safety protocols and behavior plans.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Compassionate and able to work with youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Respiratory Fit Testing required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu following schedules and behavior plans.
• Utilize crisis intervention and de-escalation skills.
• Complete clinical documentation.
• Lead therapeutic group sessions.
• Perform Q15 observation rounds; record vital signs.
• Assist nurses with head-to-toe assessments.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Group sessions

Vital signs

Documentation

ADL assistance

Patient care

Head-to-toe assessments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services

HS diploma/GED + 2 years human services experience

Job description

Foundations Behavioral Health in Doylestown, PA seeks Mental Health Technicians to support youth with autism in inpatient and residential programs. Roles require evening or mixed shifts, be 21+, and join a team focused on trauma-informed care.

Your duties include direct patient care, crisis de‑escalation, documentation, and leading group sessions while adhering to safety protocols and behavior plans.