Behavioral Health Technician
Listed compensation
$17/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Part-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- No call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
- Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician (BHT – IND)
- Location: Hermitage, Mercer, Sharon / Mercer County, Pa
- Employment Type: Part‑time
- Salary: $17.00/hour
- Date Posted: 09/18/2026
- HIRING FOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
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 full‑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
Ability to pass PA Criminal, Child Abuse, and FBI clearances
One of the following
- BCaBA, RBT, or BCAT certification
- 2+ years of Behavioral Health Certification (from an NCCA- or ANSI-accredited body)
- High school diploma or equivalent + 40-hour RBT Training (or willingness to complete within 10 days of hire)
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience providing behavioral health services
Compensation & Benefits
- Full-Time Employees:
- Paid vacation (increases with tenure)
- Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
- Up to 10 paid holidays (varies by county)
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- DailyPay – access your earnings before payday
- Mileage reimbursement + cellphone stipend
- Continuing education and training credits
All Employees
- 401(k)
- Free licensure supervision
- Pet insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- National discounts on shopping, travel, and entertainment
Work Location
- Home, school, and community settings across Pennsylvania
- Travel required
- Employment Type
- Part‑time
How to Apply
If you're passionate about helping youth gain independence through applied behavioral strategies, we invite you to apply. Click “Apply Now” to join the Clarvida team and make a lasting impact in your community.
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, delivering recovery‑focused care in communities across multiple states. We offer personalized mental health and substance use services in partnership with local agencies and families.
- Learn more: www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values
- See other opportunities: www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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Clarvida does not charge application fees or conduct interviews via messaging apps. Legitimate offers originate only from Clarvida.com email addresses or verified Clarvida LinkedIn accounts.
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Requirements
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 40-hour RBT training, and at least 2 years of experience in behavioral health. Candidates must also hold a relevant certification such as BCaBA, RBT, or BCAT and pass criminal and child abuse clearances.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
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 1,130 active Behavioral Health listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Behavioral Health Career Context
Clarvida - Pennsylvania ranks #7 of 13 employers hiring Behavioral Health Tech on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 43 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 63% have no call, 37% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$35k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $36k 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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