Provide direct care and management for young adults with medical and behavioral issues. Facilitate unit programming, leisure activities, and activities of daily living to support patient growth and therapy.
Job DetailsLevel
EntryJob
Location:
MBH-Philadelphia -
Philadelphia,
PA 19145Position
Type:
Full
TimeEducation
Level:
High
SchoolTravel
Percentage:
NoneJob
Shift:
EveningJob
Category: Health CareMalvern Behavioral Health is currently seeking a
Mental
Health
Technician to work the evening shift from 3:00pm - 11:30pm. This position is a full time, benefits eligible position. Position includes an every other weekend commitment. Malvern has recently increased their shift differential! The mental health technician assists in the direct care & management of patients across a young adult age range with medical and behavioral issues as directed by the treatment team. Assists with unit programming to facilitate the carryover of therapy issues, leisure activities, and activities of daily living with the functional ability of patients and with consideration for the patient's level of growth and development.
Knowledge and
Skills: Displays an understanding of the basic concepts of safe, supportive, nurturing, & therapeutic human interactions. Demonstrates understanding of program & philosophy & is able to interpret & implement patient care. Displays an active interest in learning. Demonstrates creativity & problem solving skills. Demonstrates leadership by training new employees. Effectively interacts with patients, peers, & families. Demonstrates ability to follow behavior program. Actively supervises therapeutic & recreational activities. Understands & practices effective motivational techniques. Demonstrates consistent ability to problem-solve & communicate clearly, both verbally & in writing. Demonstrates regular, required attendance. Malvern Behavioral Health is an acute behavioral health unit which helps young adults, ages 18 to 26, overcome mental health illnesses and addictions so that they can become thriving adults. We use a diverse range of treatment options, including evidence-based practices, to help individuals with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, addictions, and psychosis. Benefits This position is a full time, benefit eligible position.
Benefits offered include, but not limited to: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Paid Time Off 401K plan with company match ***Malvern Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.**
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Training: High School diploma or equivalent or combination of education/experience. Prefer bachelor’s degree or college courses in health care, mental health, recreational therapy, education, or human growth & development.
Experience
No minimum. Prefer one year’s experience as a nurse’s aide, mental health aide, psych aide, or the equivalent in a rehabilitation, psychiatric, or similar setting.
Licensure/Certification: Current CPR Certification (American Health Association Healthcare
Provider)
Handle
With
Care
Certification
Physical
REQUIREMENTS: Requires sufficient body mobility to accomplish essential functions. Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to bend, stoop, and kneel with ease. Requires walking and standing often. Requires frequently speaking on the telephone. Must be able to occasionally lift and carry items up to 50 lbs. Requires normal or corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Able to assist with the restraint of individuals weighing up to 250 pounds. Emotional stability necessary to perform essential functions. Must be able to express and exchange ideas by means of the spoken word. Communicating fluently and effectively both verbally and in writing in English. Ability to perform HWC techniques. Ability to appropriately interact with all program staff, patients, visitors, attending Physicians, and other department representatives.
Physical/General:
Environment: Works in well-lighted, well-ventilated area, with high traffic flow of patients, visitors, staff, and others.
Job
Hazards:
Employee may be exposed to: Internal/External disasters in which appropriate policies, procedures, and plans must be followed to protect personnel, patients, and staff; Infections/communicable diseases and hazardous/toxic agents. Encounter some chemical listed in the MSDS sheets.
Other
Participates in therapeutic crisis intervention with physically aggressive patients which may involve some personal risk.
Occupational
Safety and
Health
Administration: Blood Borne Pathogens Standards, CFR 1910.1030 This position is susceptible to reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane, or potential contact with blood or other potentially infectious material that may result from the performance of an employee’s duties or “occupational exposure.” However, all employees have access to the facility’s Exposure Control Plan and MSDS Sheets. Knowledge of appropriate policies, procedures, and plans is required.
EXPOSURE: Category 1-Blood borne disease exposure through contact with contaminated blood and body fluids.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma and certifications in CPR and Handle With Care. Candidates must be physically capable of assisting with patient restraints and working in an acute behavioral health environment.
high school
bachelor degree
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Problem Solving
Leadership
Patient Care
Crisis Intervention
Patient Supervision
Therapeutic Communication
Behavioral Management
Motivational Techniques
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
401K Plan With Company Match
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Posted
Jul 8, 2026
Closes
Dec 8, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Market context
Behavioral health roles in Pennsylvania
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.
