The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Mental Health Technician provides direct care, observation, and recovery support for patients in psychiatric and behavioral health units. They are responsible for documenting patient status in the EHR, leading therapeutic groups, and assisting with crisis intervention and daily living activities.
Mental Health Technician (MHT) – Behavioral Health / Mental Health / Addiction Recovery
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 and recent graduates pursuing careers in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Nursing, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Education, and other helping professions.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including a physical examination, background check, verification of employment, and drug screening. The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is a Drug Free Workplace, and all employees are expected to comply with workplace policies and standards of conduct.
The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE M F D V). We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 2 years of experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment. A hands-on CPR certification is required, and CPI certification is preferred.
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.