Strawberry Fields Inc.·Ferguson Township, Pennsylvania
Provide hands-on support and emotional assistance to individuals with mental health challenges in a residential group home setting. Responsibilities include medication monitoring, daily living skills training, and active participation in daily routines.
Must have access to own transportation PA driver’s license and good driving record High school diploma or equivalent required Major college coursework in a human service related field strongly preferred Criminal background check required Professional and Personal references required Must have exceptional communication skills in interactions with consumers, staff, families, and the community. One-year commitment preferred Benefits for full-time employees: Comprehensive Medical and Dental with low cost for employee coverage FREE employee Vision insurance FREE employee Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account Generous paid time off package beginning the first day of employment that includes vacation, sick, and 10 holidays Employee Assistance Program Discounted monthly gym memberships at participating, local fitness centers You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed for graduate) and student loan repayment, among other benefits! Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible. Other Benefits: Student Loan Repayment of up to $1,000.00 for eligible employees Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer - Free consultation and assistance with paperwork 401(k) Plan for eligible employees with 6% match with free certified wealth management advisors available Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees Employee Referral Bonus Opportunities for growth, development, and upward mobility Employee engagement events Join Our Dynamic Team and Empower Individuals and Enrich Lives! United Way Partner Agency Equal Opportunity Employer *All correspondence regarding application will be via email
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with major college coursework in a human service field strongly preferred. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to work a flexible, rotating schedule.
Market context
Mental Health Technicians are commonly needed in Pennsylvania hospitals, behavioral health units, and long-term care settings that support patients with psychiatric or cognitive needs. Competition often centers on direct care experience, CPR certification, and comfort working with vulnerable populations; this role also values experience in therapeutic mental health settings and with older adults. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm your fit, then highlight any patient-care, de-escalation, or elder-care experience in your application.