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Psychiatric Technician - Weekend Shifts (Matti's House)

CATCH$17.00/hrPhiladelphia, PAPosted 2mo ago
  • Weekends
  • Driver's license

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This posting states $17 an hour. Open behavioral health technician jobs in Pennsylvania post a median of $21.01 an hour, the middle half $18.36–$23.10, across 56 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Behavioral health technicians employed in Pennsylvania earn a median of $21.12 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

MATTI'S HOUSE LTSR

Psychiatric Technician - Matti's House

Direct support, recovery coaching, and residential care

$17.00 per hour

Weekend Shifts

2709 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA

Matti's House is a 16-bed Long-Term Structured Residence providing 24-hour staffing, psychiatric and nursing services, therapeutic programming, and daily-living skill development. As a Psychiatric Technician, you will provide hands-on support that helps residents strengthen their stability, recovery, and independence.

What you'll do

Support residents in carrying out individualized treatment, rehabilitation, and transition plans.

Provide coaching and skill-building support related to personal care, communication, community participation, conflict resolution, and other recovery goals.

Lead or co-lead structured groups and activities and support residents during meals, appointments, and community outings.

Observe residents' behavior, mood, functioning, and safety and promptly communicate significant changes or concerns to clinical or nursing staff.

Complete progress notes, shift documentation, incident reports, and other required records accurately and on time.

Use approved de-escalation and crisis-response practices and help maintain a safe, respectful, trauma-informed environment.

Transport residents in an agency vehicle when assigned and participate in team meetings, supervision, and required training.

What you'll bring

High school diploma or GED; related college coursework is preferred.

Experience supporting adults with serious mental illness in a residential, inpatient, crisis, emergency-services, or other behavioral health setting.

Valid driver's license and ability to meet CATCH requirements for operating an agency vehicle.

Clear communication, dependable attendance, sound judgment, professional boundaries, and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

What CATCH offers

Meaningful work in a small, team-based residential program.

Job-related orientation, training, and ongoing support.

Benefits are based on employment status and eligibility and may include medical, dental and vision coverage; paid time off and holidays; life and disability benefits; a 403(b) plan; tuition reimbursement; Employee Assistance Program resources; and CATCH Fitness Center access.

Conditions of employment

Following a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete the job-related background checks, clearances, credential verifications, and health requirements for the position. Required credentials and clearances must remain current.

CATCH, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees as required by law.

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