Mental Health Technician jobs in Scranton, PA

Description

Centurion is proud to be the provider of mental health services to the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections.  We are currently seeking a full time Mental Health Worker/Technician to join our team at State Correctional Institution-Muncy located in Muncy, Pennsylvania.  

$16.50 - $18/hour based on experience 

The Mental Health Worker will provide routine supervision of offenders and provide informal education in routine activities and daily living. Other responsibilities will include participating in multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings and implement interventions as assigned, document and inform appropriate staff of significant changes in offenders functioning, and assist facilitating group therapeutic sessions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Must have a current driver's license
• Training, experience or certification as a nurse’s aide, medical technician, EMT, or activities technician preferred
• Prior experience in mental health, drug/alcohol rehabilitation or intellectual disability services preferred
• Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.

Available Shift:  Full Time, Night Shift, Monday-Friday

We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:

• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Continuing Education benefits
• Much more...