Mental Health Technician
Company: Comhar Inc.
Location: Easton
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: 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 In the Easton, PA 18042 Area Wednesday 12am-8am (11:59pm
Tuesday night), Thursday 4pm-12am, Friday and Saturday 8pm-8am Per
Diem Rate: $18.00/HR Job Summary 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. Key
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 plan. - 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.
Employees are eligible for generous benefit options including but
not limited to: Full-time and Part-time employees enjoy a
comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and
dental insurance, life and disability coverage, a 403(b) retirement
plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance
program, and additional voluntary options such as disability,
accident, and pet insurance. This is based on employment status
Requirements: Mental Health Technician 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. COMHAR strictly
follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. COMHAR is proud to be an
Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace.
COMHAR, Inc. is a not-for-profit community-based health and human
service organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in
services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion,
ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of
disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran
status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state
or local law. Compensation details: 18-18 Hourly Wage
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Keywords: Comhar Inc., Harrisburg , Mental Health Technician, Healthcare , Easton, Pennsylvania
