Facility-Based Behavioral Health Tech
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Starting at $18 /hr
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Job Description
Facility-Based Behavioral Health Tech
Lebanon, PA
- Is this what you want in your next career?
- Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people who are struggling with mental illness
- Entry-level position working in the mental health field with a generous benefits package
- Work with a mental health service provider who supports professional development by providing continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities
- Join a committed team of mental health professionals where you can have a career, not just a job
One of the region's leading mental and behavioral health care providers is looking for Behavioral Health Techs to join its team. With an extensive network of providers throughout central PA, this position provides opportunities for advancement as you build your career and expand your experience. Our entry-level behavioral health tech position offers valuable training and counseling experience for someone looking to further their career in the mental health field.
About Our Behavioral Health Tech Position
- Current openings: 2nd shift (3 PM - 11:30 PM).
- 8-hour and 12-hour shift options are available.
- Care for clients in crisis or involuntary commitments for observation with a 1-2 week stay.
- Build a therapeutic relationship & maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
Work as a part of a multidisciplinary therapy team, assist in implementing treatment plans, and give feedback to improve the treatment process.
Assist in group and individual counseling and daily living requirements, as well as help with directing activities.
Gain valuable confidence and experience working one-on-one with a variety of populations.
Behavioral Health Tech Requirements
- A compassionate approach to working with people struggling with mental illness
- REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent
Bachelor's degree in behavioral health services is preferred (Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Counseling, Human Services, etc.)
Some college courses with prior training or experience in mental/behavioral health care will also be considered
- Valid driver's license with no restrictions and a clean driving record for the last three years
- Available to work every other weekend
What We Offer Our Behavioral Health Tech
Competitive Pay: Starting at $18/hour (10% shift differential for 2nd shift with an additional 10% differential for weekends)
- Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Retirement with a generous match
- FT and PT options available
- 19 days of PTO & 7 paid holidays
- Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement for related college-level coursework
Opportunity to Attend Training for Professional Development
Advancement opportunities as you further develop your skills and education in the mental health field
To Apply
Please submit your resume via Microsoft Word for consideration for our Behavioral Health Tech position. This position is excellent for someone with a background in Psychology, Human Services, Social Work, Counseling, or Sociology OR who would like to build a mental health career and gain valuable counseling & therapy experience.
Key Words: Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Therapy, Entry Level, Sociology, Human Services
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Requirements
REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Tech will care for clients in crisis or under involuntary commitment, focusing on building therapeutic relationships and maintaining a safe environment. Responsibilities also include assisting the multidisciplinary team in implementing treatment plans, supporting group and individual counseling, and directing daily activities.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Facility-Based Behavioral Health Tech at Team Builder Recruiting a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Behavioral Health — ranked against 1,290 active Behavioral Health listings on WeekdayDoc.
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 65% have no call, 33% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health 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 ~$37k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $38k 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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