Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor - Female Secure
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Job Description
Established in 1909, George Junior Republic and its affiliates provide opportunities for success and wellness to the individuals, families, and communities served.
Summary of the Position: The Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor is scheduled to work in the Female Secure Residential Facility and assumes responsibility for the operations and actions of the Behavioral Health Technicians in the unit. The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure the safety, security, and operations of the staff and persons served. This position works various shifts, including weekends.
Duties and Responsibilities
- 1. Supervise staff
- 2. Support the oversight of treatment and programming
- 3. Provide safety and security at all times
- 4. Document as required per agency guidelines and standards
- 5. Provide food service to persons served
- 6. Engage in treatment planning and treatment team meetings
- 7. Plan and coordinate daily youth activities
- 8. Complete required training per policies and regulations
- 9. Ability to de-escalate and utilize Safe Crisis Management techniques
Management Position: Yes
Working Conditions
Lifting Requirements
Up to 100 lbs. on a regular basis.
Physical Requirements
Must be capable of implementing safe crisis management techniques and performing CPR.
Work Location
This position is responsible for working in the Intensive Supervision Unit.
Requirements
- Experience working in a therapeutic secure detention with female youth and at least 60 college credits in psychology, criminal justice, or closely related human services degree preferred.
- High School Diploma or GED and five years' experience working with youth in a residential setting.
- Must have a valid driver's license and able to drive a van.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance provided by employer
- 401(k) with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Referral bonus 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 Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor oversees the operations and staff within a female secure residential facility to ensure safety and security. They are responsible for coordinating daily youth activities, managing treatment planning, and providing direct supervision to behavioral health technicians.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor - Female Secure at George Junior Republic a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Behavioral Health — ranked against 1,195 active Behavioral Health listings on WeekdayDoc.
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% have no call, 44% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · top 25% in behavioral health | ranked against 1,195 Behavioral Health listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Behavioral Health median $38k (middle half $35k–$44k)154 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Pennsylvania | 162 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All behavioral health listings in Pennsylvania | 196 active | 1,595 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 76% no call · 44% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania healthcare professional listings (all specialties): <1% state a sign-on bonus · 3% offer loan repayment196 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Behavioral Health listings | 861 in the last 30 days | 503 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Behavioral Health pay trend (all specialties) | +8.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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