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Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania

Behavioral Health Technician III-Mobile - Extended Acute - Days

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Full-time, Days

7am-3:30pm

80 hrs/2 weeks

General Summary

Works collaboratively to facilitate a stable and smooth operation of the program and provides therapeutic interventions in accordance with best practice guidelines, client treatment plans, and policies; performs a variety of client care, case management and administrative functions; and completes details of the discharge plan and makes modifications in order to facilitate the successful discharge of clients.

WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care.

As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland.

Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions.

Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

WellSpan Philhaven

Situated on more than 200 acres, WellSpan Philhaven’s main campus in Mt. Gretna, PA, is a tranquil place with walking trails nestled within a picturesque forest and adjacent to an operating farm. The campus provides an atmosphere of peace and serenity for our clients. Our most comprehensive continuum of care, which includes more than 20 programs and services is located at this main campus.

At WellSpan Philhaven, we help address mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, attention deficit disorder, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder and more.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves working collaboratively to ensure smooth program operation by providing therapeutic interventions aligned with best practices and client treatment plans. Responsibilities also include performing client care, case management, administrative functions, and completing discharge plans to facilitate successful client transitions.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree meeting the definition of a Mental Health Worker under PA CODE 5200.3, along with one year of required behavioral health or social science experience. A valid driver's license and Basic Life Support certification are mandatory upon hire.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Discharge PlanningHuman RelationsOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationAnalytical SkillsTime ManagementObservationTeaching AbilityCustomer ServiceActivities Knowledge

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 32% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.0% 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)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
31%
Sign-on bonus
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 5.1
Better work-life than 70% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,305 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Mount Gretna

Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About WellSpan Health

Medical Practices
York, Pennsylvania
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health benefits
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Education assistance
Financial education and support
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Expanded Paid Parental Leave