Mental Health Technician jobs in Reading, PA

Onward Behavioral Health (OBH) in Jenkintown is looking for candidates to help provide quality care to our clients. We are looking for passionate and dedicated people who are looking to making a difference in people’s lives. OBH has an extensive history of providing high-quality outpatient treatment in eastern Pennsylvania through its subsidiary programs: Rehab After Work, The Light Program, and Seeds of Hope. OBH is an invaluable resource to adults and teens suffering from substance use, mental health, and/or eating disorders.

Scope of Position:

• Listens, monitors and observes clients.
• Provides support to the Partial Hospital Program Lead.
• Maintains safe, orderly, clean and therapeutic physical environment for clients including crisis intervention.
• Follows objectives of treatment plans.
• Communicates with staff either verbally or through written communication via email.
• Attends company meetings, site meetings and monthly PSS calls.
• Attends and complete required/mandatory trainings as necessary.
• Trains new PSS staff on program and site.
• Evaluates behavioral and emotional needs of clients and provides input to clinical team.
• Assisting with interventions with clients.
• Transportation of clients to and from programming.
• Drives clients to daily outings such as community service, grocery shopping. (Seeds of Hope Program Specific)
• Orient clients to program, and milieu.
• Clerical duties as needed. Stock the PHP kitchen with supplies, communicate to PHP lead what needs to be ordered.
• Apply skills in D&A and/or mental health treatment.
• Socialize with clients during leisure time and lunch.
• Helps to maintain a strong clinical program and ensures staff is present with client/s at all times.
• Staff able to work together to effectively meet the needs of the clients.
• Maintains positive relationship and appropriate boundaries with clients.
• All other tasks as appropriate and assigned.

Shift:

Monday – Friday

8:00am – 3:00pm

Education, Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License. 
• Preferred Associates or Bachelors in Behavioral Health field.
• Drug and Alcohol/ Mental Health experience. Facilitating process groups and family sessions.

Total Rewards:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• And More!

Pyramid CORE Values:

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent and ethical when dealing with clients, staff and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

Want to know more?

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Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.