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George Junior Republic
Grove City, Pennsylvania

Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

Listed compensation

$20-$23/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 43m ago · Verified live

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

Safety monitoringTreatment goal documentationLife skills trainingCrisis intervention

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.

What does the healthcare market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$42k–$48khealthcare median $37k (middle half $35k–$43k)75 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$46k in purchasing powerPennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
healthcare listings in Pennsylvania210 active1,620 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 73% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
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About George Junior Republic

Non-profit Organizations
Grove City, Pennsylvania
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health benefits
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance provided by employer
Voluntary Benefits available
401(k) with employer match
Tuition reimbursement program

Living in Grove City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$253k
Typical market rent
$1,117/mo
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.