Mental Health Aide
Location: Marienville
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Position: Mental Health Aide | Mental Health Technician
Location: Abraxas I, 165 Abraxas Rd., Marienville, PA 16239 Hiring
Mental Health Aides | Mental Health Technicians to work directly
with adolescents in a residential mental health setting at Abraxas
I. Start a career that makes a difference in young people's lives!
As a Mental Health Aide | Mental Health Technician , you will be
part of a team providing medically necessary mental health
treatment services and direct supervision to children and
adolescents experiencing social, emotional, behavioral, and
psychiatric problems, and/or experiencing chronic or acute mental
disorders which require active treatment. Salary: $18.36 per hour
Job Type: Full-time Shift: 3PM - 11PM Our workforce program
provides additional opportunities for compensation outside of the
40-hour work week where a staff member may earn up to $300 per
4-hour shift. Overtime opportunities available. Abraxas Youth &
Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider
dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and
families. HELPING PEOPLE, HELPING FAMILIES, HELPING THE COMMUNITY
Benefits & Perks: We provide a competitive and comprehensive
benefits program that offers the protection, peace of mind and
flexibility designed to support you – both at home and at work.
Free Meals Medical & Dental & Vision Insurance Flexible Spending
Accounts Basic Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance 401(k) Life
Assistance Program (LAP) Tuition Assistance Program Paid Time Off
(PTO) * Paid Holidays * Paid Training Advancement Opportunities In
this Mental Health Aide role, you will: Provide direct supervision,
leadership, and serve as a role model to clients while interacting
in a therapeutic and meaningful manner. Observe client behavior and
intervene appropriately, as dictated by policy and individual
client treatment plan. Document client treatment interventions,
behavior, and progress. Report significant client changes in
behavior, attitude, and/or physical condition to appropriate
personnel while consistently evaluating client behavioral and
emotional issues. Assist Mental Health Worker in their
collaboration with the Educational team and client’s Mental Health
Therapist to implement the individualized treatment plan. Implement
the daily activity schedule and structure and coordinate client
activities, such as Family Night, Structured Recreation, etc.
Facilitate and document various psycho-educational groups via
standardized curricula. Conduct scheduled and random head counts to
provide effective people security. Conduct outside building
security checks when working on overnight shift. Complete security
calls to Night Supervisor when working on overnight shift. Support
the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key
Principles of care. Demonstrate appropriate use of Safe Crisis
Management techniques and skills. Hiring Requirements: High School
Diploma or GED Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License
Must be 21 years of age or older Must be able to pass physical and
pre-employment drug/alcohol screening Must pass criminal background
check investigation Flexibility to work overtime as required. Why
Should You Consider Abraxas? At Abraxas , we celebrate the richness
of our diverse employees and the communities we serve. We are
actively committed to building a culture of awareness and
belonging, as we strive to ensure we are a welcoming, inclusive,
and culturally competent organization. As we work to make a
difference in people’s lives, we are dedicated to respect, equity,
and the engagement of those we serve and our employees. As a
provider of trauma-informed care, we firmly believe in recovery and
that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we
consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their
journey. Whether you’re looking to begin a rewarding career or
you’re a seasoned professional wanting a new challenge, we have a
place for you and opportunities for development at all levels. At
Abraxas , everything we do centers around people. That is why we
are committed to providing you with competitive pay and
comprehensive benefit options that help make your life easier and
healthier, with a focus on providing choice when it comes to
physical, emotional and financial wellness. Our benefit options
meet you where you are in your life and set you up for success both
in and outside of work. If you want to have a positive impact in
the lives of others, come join us! Equal Opportunity Employer
Abraxas Youth & Family Services , an affiliate of Apis Services
Inc., offers a rewarding career for those passionate about making a
difference in the lives of others. Abraxas is a great place to
start your career whether you have a high school diploma or GED,
military experience, some college, or a bachelor or advanced
degree. If you are interested in counseling, juvenile justice,
psychology, social work, teaching or just want to make a
difference, we have a career path for you. Join Us in Building
Better Futures! Apis Services Inc . (a wholly owned subsidiary of
Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering
Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate
companies. Apis Services provides equal employment opportunities
for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with
all federal and all applicable state and local laws and
regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual
orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic
information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status
or any other basis protected by law. This policy of
non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to
every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.
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