Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Part Time Evenings - MPAC

Job Description

Job Description

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Location : The Behavioral Wellness Center at MPAC

Address : 4001 W Ford Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19131

Employment Type : Part Time (16 hours per week) or Per Diem

Schedule : 3 : 00 PM to 11 : 30 PM | Every Other Weekend (EOW)

Starting Pay : $20.25 per hour plus eligible for shift differential

Note : This position is based at our MPAC facility, not our main Girard campus.

About Us

The Philadelphia Model : Addressing Serious Mental Illness (SMI) in Long Term Care (LTC) provides highly structured therapeutic residential behavioral healthcare and treatment for frail adults who are eligible for skilled nursing level of care and have serious mental illness. These individuals may have reached maximum benefit from other community or hospital-based mental health resources.

Our program philosophy is to create a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment where frail older adults with SMI and those with complex behavioral health needs and or prior criminal history can receive the care and services needed to address their holistic needs free of stigma.

A multidisciplinary team provides both long term care and behavioral health services in this integrated program. All team members adhere to the Be Well at MPAC philosophy of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and exhibit our core values of Choice, Hope, Integrity, Respect, and Professionalism.

Position Summary

We are hiring Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) to assist with direct care, behavioral support, and therapeutic engagement for our residents. This position is ideal for individuals with a passion for behavioral health, long term care, and teamwork.

Important : All new hires must be able to attend a mandatory 5-day orientation (Monday through Friday, 8 : 30 AM to 5 : 00 PM) before starting their schedule. Attendance is required for employment.

Key Responsibilities

Assist residents with personal care, hygiene, meals, and mobility

Participate in therapeutic and recreational group activities

Support residents in daily routines and treatment plans

Monitor behavior and provide accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Utilize de-escalation techniques during behavioral episodes

Accompany residents to medical appointments and interdisciplinary care meetings

Maintain safety and cleanliness in accordance with facility policies

Reinforce individualized goals using trauma-informed approaches

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in human services OR High School Diploma or GED with at least 2 years of direct care experience

3 to 5 years of experience working with older adults preferred

12 or more college credits in human services strongly preferred

CPR certification required and must be from a hands-on course. Online-only certifications will not be accepted

Experience with psychiatric or addiction services preferred

Must meet requirements under the Older Adults Protective Services Act (Act 169)

Bilingual (English and Spanish) a plus

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Employment for this position requires full COVID-19 vaccination, where permitted by law. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for individuals who are unable to be vaccinated due to a documented medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Behavioral Wellness Center at MPAC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE / M / F / D / V). We value a diverse and inclusive workforce.