MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - AT RISK YOUTH

KidsPeace•Orefield, PA

14d

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician, also known as the At-Risk Youth Technician, helps create a safe, supportive, and structured environment for children and adolescents experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges. The residential program provides long-term care for people ages 5–21. Through compassionate support, therapeutic interventions, and consistent structure, staff help young people build resilience, develop life skills, and improve emotional well-being. This role is available full-time or part-time on the second shift (3 PM–11 PM) or third shift (11 PM–7 AM), with weekends required. New hires must complete a consecutive two-week corporate training session, held Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. The posting lists upcoming training start dates of November 9, November 23, and December 7, without specifying a year.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to attend and complete a consecutive two-week corporate training session, held Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Weekends are required.

Responsibilities

Supervise clients’ daily routines and responsibilities, ensuring they complete personal care and daily living activities and providing assistance as needed.
Document client behavior, progress, incidents, and significant events in accordance with program policies and regulatory requirements.
Use 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 helping clients achieve established goals.
Provide transportation to and from school, medical appointments, community activities, family visits, and other approved off-campus services as required.