Behavioral Health Technician
Listed compensation
$20-$23/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
About George Junior Republic
Founded in 1909, George Junior Republic is dedicated to helping at-risk youth become successful, well-adjusted adults, capable of achieving a higher degree of citizenship and a better understanding of his responsibility to society, family and self.
Summary of the Position
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN GROVE CITY, PA, ON THE GEORGE JUNIOR REPUBLIC CAMPUS. The Behavioral Health Technician 2 and 3 are the primary childcare personnel for the Special Needs Units/Intensive Supervision Units/ and Diagnostic Facilities.
This position is designed to provide the daily services of safety, security and structure to the persons served. The care, custody and supervision of the persons served are the primary concerns of the job. This position is for our Intensive Supervision Unit (ISU).
We are also seeking Behavioral Health Technicians to serve in the Secure Detention program.
Pay
- Behavioral Health Technician 3 - pay starts at $22/hour.
- Behavioral Health Technician 2 - pay starts at $20/hour.
- Starting pay may be increased with certain education and/or experience.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and monitor youth
- Conduct one-on-one sessions
- Complete Treatment Goal Notes
- Attend activities with youth
- Assist in teaching youth life skills
Requirements
- For the Behavioral Health Technician 3 - Must have an associates or bachelors degree in social work, psychology, sociology, criminal justice or related field.
- For the Behavioral Health Technician 2 - Must have a high school diploma or GED.
- Familiarity with behavioral modification, and treatment principles preferred but not required.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Act 33/34 Clearances will be required.
- Must be able to work a rotating schedule.
- Must be able to perform passive physical restraint.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance provided by employer
- Voluntary Benefits available
- 401(k) with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement program
- George Junior Republic and Affiliates is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or veteran status. Women are encouraged to apply.
Key Skills
Healthcare Professional Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$45k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $46k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active healthcare listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $42k–$48k | healthcare median $37k (middle half $35k–$43k)75 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$46k in purchasing power | Pennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| healthcare listings in Pennsylvania | 210 active | 1,620 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 73% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania healthcare professional listings: 1% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment210 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| healthcare pay trend | −2.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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