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Clarvida - Pennsylvania
Altoona, Pennsylvania

Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health TechNo callPart-Time

Listed compensation

$17/hr

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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

Culturally responsive care

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.

Behavioral Health by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · top 25% in behavioral healthranked against 1,295 Behavioral Health listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$35kBehavioral Health median $38k (middle half $35k–$44k)140 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$36k in purchasing powerPennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Pennsylvania189 active1,302 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 85% no call · 17% no weekends47 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania healthcare professional listings: <1% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment223 active listings, Oct 2026
Clarvida - Pennsylvania#4 of 10 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,295 Behavioral Health listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

47 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

34 jobs · 27 employers
8
<$40k
12
$40k-45k
9
$45k-50k
5
$52k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
21%
Sign-on bonus
6%
Loan repayment
3%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Behavioral Health Technician - ED (Casual)

Essentia Health · Duluth, Minnesota

$23.28-$34.63/hr
#2

Behavioral Health Associate - Per DiemPer Diem

Comprehensive Healthcare · Kennewick, Washington

$20.24-$30.36/hr
#3

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN

$25-$30/hr
#4

Behavioral Health Technician (Days)- Per Diem

$22-$27/hr
+ 45 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 6.1
Better work-life than 80% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,295 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • On-site
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About Clarvida - Pennsylvania

Mental Health Care
Pottsville, Pennsylvania
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) retirement plan
Free licensure supervision
Pet insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
Mileage reimbursement
Cell phone stipend

Living in Altoona

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$151k
Typical market rent
$1,033/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.5
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Altoona, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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