mental health technician

Looking for a career that truly makes a difference? If you're passionate about supporting adults with serious mental illness, behavioral challenges, and justice involvement—and empowering them on their path toward stability and recovery—COMHAR invites you to join our team as a Mental Health Technician. Make an impact every day by helping individuals build skills, confidence, and independence within a structured therapeutic residential setting.

Shifts Available

• Wednesday 12am-8am (11:59pm Tuesday night), Thursday 4pm-12am, Friday and Saturday 8pm-8am (40 hours)
• Thursday 8am-4pm, Friday and Saturday 8am-8pm (32 hours/full-time)
• Per Diem- Weekday Day Shift availability is required

Pay

$18.00/HR

About the role

COMHAR is seeking dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Technicians for our Outpatient Residential Long-Term Structured Residence (ORLTSR) program. The ORLTSR is a therapeutic residential program serving justice-involved adults ages 18 and over who have serious mental illness and have been prosecuted on criminal charges. Individuals in this program receive mental health treatment under Conditional Release or while undergoing competency restoration. As a Mental Health Technician, you will play a key role in supporting residents' daily functioning, promoting safety, assisting with treatment goals, and helping individuals develop the skills they need to transition successfully into the community. You will be part of a team committed to providing trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care within a structured environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support, supervision, and engagement to residents within a therapeutic structured environment.
• Assist individuals with daily living activities, including hygiene, meal planning, housekeeping, and other functional skills.
• Support treatment goals by modeling coping strategies, reinforcing behavior plans, and encouraging appropriate social interaction.
• Monitor resident behavior, complete rounds, and ensure safety in accordance with program policies and regulatory standards.
• Assist with community integration activities, including appointments, skill-building outings, and therapeutic programming.
• Observe, document, and report changes in resident behavior, mood, or functioning.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with clinicians, medical staff, and supervisors to support individualized plans.
• Maintain a supportive, respectful, and recovery-focused environment that fosters progress, accountability, and growth.
• Implement crisis de-escalation strategies and follow crisis intervention protocols as needed.
• Assist in coordinating structured activities that promote wellness, emotional regulation, and community readiness.

Benefits

Full-time and Part-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Additional voluntary options such as disability, accident, and pet insurance

This is based on employment status.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, human services, or a related field preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent and 6 months of training in mental health or related field or 12 semester hours of college training in a mental health related field.
• Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness, behavioral health needs, or justice involvement preferred but not required—COMHAR provides training.
• Current Driver's License; satisfactory driving record; eligible to operate program vehicles.

About COMHAR

COMHAR is a nonprofit human-services organization dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives. Our mission is: "To provide health and human services that empower individuals, families and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives." Serving the Philadelphia region since 1975, COMHAR provides a wide continuum of behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disability, substance use, and social support services. With programs that include outpatient treatment, residential services, community-based recovery centers, supportive housing, and specialized services for children, families, and diverse populations, COMHAR delivers person-centered care rooted in dignity, respect, and community integration. Today, COMHAR's team supports more than 5,500 people each month, helping individuals build stability, independence, and meaningful connections in their communities.