Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) / Psychiatric-Mental Health Technician (PMHT) – Night Shift Contract

Apply for a 13-week travel healthcare job as a Behavioral Health Technician in Reading, Pennsylvania. Join an acute inpatient psychiatric and behavioral health team supporting the safety, well-being, and daily care of adult and senior patients receiving treatment for mental health disorders, mood disorders, developmental disorders, and substance use or addiction concerns.

In this meaningful on-site healthcare assignment, you will work in a structured inpatient setting while enjoying convenient access to the Pocono Mountains, the New Jersey shore, and Philadelphia, located approximately 45 minutes to the east.

Behavioral Health Job Details

• Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician / Psychiatric-Mental Health Technician
• Specialty: Behavioral Health, Mental Health, and Psychiatric Care
• Healthcare Setting: Acute inpatient hospital
• Patient Population: Adults ages 18 and older and seniors ages 65 and older
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $770-$830
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift; 3 shifts per week
• Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Location: Reading, Pennsylvania

Behavioral Health Technician Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in behavioral health, mental health, psychiatric care, or a related patient-care setting
• Mental Health Technician certification or relevant behavioral health training preferred
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts in an acute inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health environment
• Strong observation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and follow safety and infection-control procedures
• Compassionate, dependable, and able to remain calm during challenging or crisis situations

Behavioral Health Technician Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient support and continuous observation in an acute inpatient behavioral health setting
• Monitor patient behavior, mood, mental status, and safety risks, reporting significant changes to the clinical team
• Assist with maintaining a safe, respectful, and therapeutic environment for psychiatric and behavioral health patients
• Support activities of daily living and encourage participation in appropriate therapeutic and recreational activities
• Use effective communication and approved de-escalation techniques when patients experience agitation or emotional distress
• Document observations, patient interactions, safety checks, and other care activities accurately and promptly
• Collaborate with nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support individualized treatment plans
• Follow unit protocols related to patient rights, professional boundaries, emergency response, and behavioral health safety

Apply now for this Behavioral Health Technician night shift contract in Reading, Pennsylvania, and join an acute inpatient healthcare team making a difference in the lives of patients and families.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.