Mental Health Technician
monarch staffingMalvern (PA)
$20.00–$22.80/hour
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monarch staffingMalvern (PA)
SENIORITY
Mid
SALARY
$20.00–$22.80/hour
About the role
Mental Health Technician – Direct Hire
Location: Malvern, PA
Schedule: Full-Time | 7:00 AM–3:00 PM or 3:00 PM–11:00 PM
Type: Direct Hire
Pay: $20.00–$22.80/hour, based on education and experience
Sign-On Bonus: $1,000 for 1st Shift / $2,000 for 2nd ShiftAbout the Position
A leading children's behavioral health organization is seeking a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to join their team at an inpatient psychiatric facility serving children and adolescents ages 5–18.This facility provides short-term acute psychiatric care to children and adolescents experiencing mental health crises. Patients may present with a variety of behavioral and psychiatric needs, including depression, aggression, self-injurious behaviors, psychosis, autism spectrum disorders, suicidal behaviors, and substance-related concerns. The Mental Health Technician plays an important role in providing a safe, structured, and supportive environment while helping patients work toward stabilization and successful transition back to their communities.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct care, supervision, and support to children and adolescents in an inpatient psychiatric setting
- Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for patients
- Monitor patient behavior and communicate observations to the treatment team
- Assist with daily routines, activities, and therapeutic programming
- Support patients in developing and practicing appropriate coping and behavioral skills
- Reinforce treatment plans and behavioral expectations
- Assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed
- Build positive, professional relationships with patients while maintaining appropriate boundaries
- Document and communicate relevant patient behaviors, interactions, and progress
- Work collaboratively with nurses, teachers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other members of the treatment team
- Support trauma-informed care and individualized treatment approaches
- Schedule1st Shift: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM2nd Shift: 3:00 PM–11:00 PMFull-Time Schedule:
- One consistent weekday off (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday)
- Must work every other Saturday and Sunday
- Weekend availability is required for this position.
Requirements: Candidates must meet one of the following:
- Option 1:High School Diploma
- At least 2 years of direct care experienceOROption 2:Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college
- At least 12 college credits in a human services-related discipline, including areas such as: Psychology
- SociologySocial Work
- EducationCounselingCriminal Justice
- HealthRecreationPastoral Counseling
- Political Science
- Preferred Experience 2+ years of experience working with youth
- Experience working with children or adolescents with behavioral health needs
- Mental health or psychiatric experience
- Residential or inpatient behavioral health experience
- Experience with crisis intervention or behavioral de-escalation
- Experience working with individuals experiencing significant emotional or behavioral challenges
Candidates who are selected will complete the employer's pre-employment and onboarding requirements, including required background checks, fingerprinting, and an onsite oral drug screen.
Please note:
Candidates will need to provide original/official education documentation, such as a transcript or diploma, along with required identification documents. Photos or photocopies of education documents are not accepted. EOE Employer. IND123
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