Behavioral Health Technician 3 - Secure Detention
Listed compensation
$24-$26.5/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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 in the 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 $23.50/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
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Clinical Psychology Career Context
Of the 40 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 68% have no call, 43% 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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