PMHCC Inc.·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Behavioral Health Technician supports a multidisciplinary case management team by providing short-term outreach services to adults and children with high acuity behavioral health needs. Duties include providing supportive services, guidance on self-care, scheduling assistance, observing client behavior, and facilitating cooperation with treatment programs.
The Behavioral Health Technician works as a member of a multi disciplinary case management team that provides short-term outreach services to individuals (Adults and Children) and families who present with high acuity behavioral health needs. The Technicians work will be primarily in conjunction with the Behavioral Health Case Managers and the Nurse to ensure that coordination of behavioral healthcare services go uninterrupted from the assessment process through the treatment /services options with re-assessment, as appropriate. The technician will provide support services to team members and individuals and/or families, as requested.
A minimum of a High School diploma with a minimum of five years’ experience in the Mental Health and/or Drug and Alcohol field in either or both child or adult component of the social services system. Experience in a combination of at least 2 of these areas and age groups is preferred. Active participation as a member of a treatment team; preferably community based treatment, with a minimum one year experience in this capacity.
Mobility and ability to do ‘aggressive outreach’ in the community in order to engage consumers and families.
Valid motor vehicle operator’s license with proof of insurability; prior to employment.
PMHCC, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity. It is our policy to support equal employment for all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual preferences, age, national origin, disability, behavioral health status, military status or any other characteristic protected by law
Employees as well as applicants who are currently, or become disabled, must be able to perform the functions of the job with either reasonable accommodation or unaided. PMHCC, Inc. will examine reasonable accommodations on a case by case basis in accordance with the law
Candidates must have a minimum of a High School diploma and five years of experience in the Mental Health and/or Drug and Alcohol field, preferably with one year on a treatment team. A valid driver's license and the ability to perform aggressive community outreach are also required.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.
