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George Junior Republic
Grove City, Pennsylvania

Behavioral Health Technician 3 - Aspire Secure Detention

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

Listed compensation

$24.5-$26.5/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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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 3 in the Aspire Female Secure Detention Program is the primary childcare personnel. 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.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and monitor youth
  • Complete Treatment Goal Notes
  • Assist in teaching youth life skills

Pay

  • Pay starts at $24.50/hour and may be increased with certain education and/or experience.

Requirements

  • Must have at least an Associates degree or Bachelors degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice or a related field.
  • 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
  • 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.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Safety and securityTreatment goal documentationLife skills instructionCrisis intervention

Clinical Psychology Career Context

Of the 40 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 68% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Clinical Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$53k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $54k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
18%
Sign-on bonus
12%
Loan repayment
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.6this job 3.0
Below most Clinical Psychology (Behavioral Health Tech) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 33 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About George Junior Republic

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

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
401(k) with employer match
Tuition Reimbursement

Living in Grove City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$255k
Typical market rent
$897/mo
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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