Behavioral Health Technician
Listed compensation
$17/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician
- Location: Altoona, PA
- Employment Type: Part-time
- Salary: $17.00/hour
- Date Posted: October 27, 2026
About the Role
Clarvida is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician to provide one‑to‑one behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 2–24) in home, school, and community settings across Pennsylvania.
This is a part‑time role that supports clients with emotional or behavioral challenges and promotes age‑appropriate independence and stability. Guided by a Behavioral Consultant, you'll follow a personalized treatment plan that includes behavioral interventions, skill reinforcement, and family education.
You’ll work directly with clients and caregivers, helping reduce service dependence while promoting culturally competent, recovery‑oriented care.
Responsibilities
- Deliver 1:1 behavioral health services to youth (ages 2–24) across home/school/community settings
- Follow treatment plans designed by the supervising Behavioral Consultant
- Promote age‑appropriate functioning and skill development
- Set clear boundaries to reduce dependency on services
- Provide parent training and caregiver support
- Offer culturally responsive, trauma‑informed care
- Maintain daily travel and documentation of client progress
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to obtain PA Act 33, Act 34, and FBI clearances
- CPR/First Aid training (infant/child) or willingness to complete training
Compensation & Benefits
All Employees
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Free licensure supervision
- Pet insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Perks @Clarvida: Discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
- Mileage reimbursement
- Cell phone stipend
- (*Benefits may vary by state or county)
Work Location: Community-based / School-based services
Altoona, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Part-time
How to Apply
If you’re ready to help children and adolescents thrive, click "Apply Now" to join our team as a Behavioral Health Technician.
Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
About Clarvida
Clarvida is a trusted provider of behavioral health services, supporting communities across multiple states. We specialize in integrated, person-centered care and collaborate with families and local systems to deliver outcome-driven mental health services.
- Learn more: clarvida.com
- See other opportunities: clarvida.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Fraud Alert
Clarvida never charges fees to apply and does not conduct interviews via messaging apps. Official communication will come from @clarvida.com email addresses or verified Clarvida LinkedIn profiles.
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Requirements
Candidates must hold a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to obtain necessary Pennsylvania Act 33, 34, and FBI clearances. Additionally, applicants must possess or be willing to complete CPR and First Aid training.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician at Clarvida - Pennsylvania 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 1,295 active Behavioral Health listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Behavioral Health Career Context
Clarvida - Pennsylvania ranks #4 of 10 employers hiring Behavioral Health Tech on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 47 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 85% have no call, 17% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · top 25% in behavioral health | ranked against 1,295 Behavioral Health listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $35k | Behavioral Health median $38k (middle half $35k–$44k)140 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$36k in purchasing power | Pennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Pennsylvania | 189 active | 1,302 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 85% no call · 17% no weekends47 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania healthcare professional listings: <1% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment223 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Clarvida - Pennsylvania | #4 of 10 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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