NT
Northeast Treatment Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Behavioral Health Assistant

Addiction TreatmentFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: 1007WLEHIG - Philadelphia, PA 19133Summary of Position: Assists the clinical staff with the daily tasks to include ensuring the safety and welfare of all consumers, maintaining building safety and security, and providing general coverage and duties in support of the program's mission ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Must demonstrate genuine empathy and concern for individuals as indicated in our corporate vision, mission, and values statements.

Ability to read and write in order to perform agency required documentation. Knowledge and understanding of the ASAM, Medical model, Recovery model and 12-step model of treatment. Maintenance of a Driver’s License and approval by NET’s automotive insurance carrier Obtain and maintain CPR, and first aid certifications.

Adhere to applicable city, county, state, and federal laws and regulations, NET's policies, DDAP licensure, and CARF standards

Qualifications

Highschool Diploma or GED Two years of experience in Addiction Recovery, Human Services/Behavioral Healthcare field or equivalent combination of training and experience Excellent time management and organizational skills Advanced oral and written communication skills in order to effectively problem-solve Must be a team player, patient, flexible, and have the ability to multi-task Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks in a timely and accurate fashion in a fast-paced environment Experience in an administrative/clerical capacity required NET is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.

As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) About Us: The Northeast Treatment Center founded in 1970 is one of the largest behavioral health and social service agencies is in the Philadelphia Region. Services are offered at 15 sites throughout Greater Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley and the state of Delaware.

NET Centers (NET) offers support and hope to individuals and families at times of great stress in their lives. A nonprofit agency, NET provides a continuum of trauma informed behavioral health and social services designed to meet complex needs of all family members.

These include mental health, addiction treatment, foster care, residential group care, adoption, juvenile justice services and child welfare services.

While some services address the needs of the family as a whole and some target individuals, we always strive to foster positive connections within the family to help all family members heal, recover and rebuild

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Assistant supports clinical staff by ensuring the safety and welfare of all consumers and maintaining building safety and security. This role involves general coverage and duties aligned with the program's mission.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and two years of experience in Addiction Recovery, Human Services, or Behavioral Healthcare. Essential requirements include demonstrating genuine empathy, maintaining necessary certifications (CPR/First Aid), and possessing strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

ASAM Model KnowledgeMedical Model KnowledgeRecovery Model Knowledge12-Step Model KnowledgeDriver's License MaintenanceCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOral CommunicationProblem-Solving

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Assistant at NORTHEAST TREATMENT CENTER a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Addiction Treatment healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform.

Addiction Treatment Career Context

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).

Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$204k
Typical market rent
$1,768/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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