Mental Health Technician; MHT Evening Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Mental Health Technician (MHT) | Behavioral Health | Full Time Evening Shift

Location:

Philadelphia, PA
Department:
Behavioral Medicine
Job Type: Full Time

Schedule:

40 Hours Per Week | 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM | Every Other Weekend Required
Work Setting:
Fully Onsite

Starting Pay: $20.25 per hour + Eligible Shift Differential

Sign On Bonus Available for Eligible Evening Shift Positions

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is a trusted provider of behavioral health and addiction recovery services in Philadelphia. We deliver evidence based, culturally and spiritually responsive care through inpatient and outpatient programs, helping individuals achieve long term wellness and recovery.

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) to join our Behavioral Medicine team. Mental Health Technicians play a critical role in supporting patients experiencing mental health conditions, substance use disorders, addiction, and psychiatric crises within a structured treatment environment.

This position is ideal for individuals with experience in behavioral health, mental health, addiction recovery, direct care, human services, residential treatment, healthcare, or related fields. It is also an excellent opportunity for college students, recent graduates, and professionals pursuing careers in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Nursing, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Education, and other helping professions.

Important:
All new hires must be able to attend a mandatory 5-day orientation Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM before starting their schedule. Attendance is required for employment.

• Provide direct care, observation, and recovery support for patients in psychiatric and behavioral health units
• Monitor patient behavior, mood, and physical condition, reporting significant changes promptly
• Document all observations, interventions, and activities in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Lead or assist in therapeutic, psycho educational, and recovery-based groups
• Conduct routine safety rounds and participate in crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed
• Support patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including meals, hygiene, and mobility assistance
• Assist nursing and clinical staff with maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment
• Promote trauma informed, patient centered care for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders
• Maintain compliance with confidentiality standards, hospital policies, and regulatory guidelines

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Coursework or degree in Psychology, Human Services, Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Nursing, Education, or a related field preferred

• Minimum 2 years of experience in behavioral health, mental health, detox, substance use treatment, human services, direct care, residential treatment, healthcare, or a related field required
• Experience working with dual diagnosis populations strongly preferred

• CPR certification required and must be from a hands-on course
• Online only CPR certifications are not accepted
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification preferred or ability to complete upon hire

• Strong communication, observation, and documentation skills
• Ability to manage crisis situations and utilize de-escalation techniques effectively
• Familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Commitment to maintaining professionalism and therapeutic boundaries

• Frequent walking, standing, and interaction with patients in high acuity behavioral health units
• May involve assisting with crisis response or physical interventions
• Exposure to individuals experiencing psychiatric crisis, trauma, or substance withdrawal

• Full time evening shift schedule with every other weekend rotation
• Eligible shift differential and sign on bonus opportunities
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in behavioral health, mental health, and addi