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Pyramid Healthcare
Bowie, Maryland

Behavioral Health Technician Full Time

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

Listed compensation

$15/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

  • Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician (FT)
  • Shift: 3PM-11PM
  • Pay $15
  • Location: Prince George County Facility
  • 3000 Lottsford Vista Road
  • Bowie, MD

Job Summary

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. Our focus on client-centered care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery, and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Under a passionate leadership team, Pyramid Healthcare provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that empower patients to overcome life’s challenges.

We offer a range of services including psychiatry, addiction recovery, and mental disorder treatment, allowing clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim their health and well-being.

Benefits

  • $15.00/hour before differentials for the overnight shift.
  • Flexible schedule.
  • Opportunities for advancement and career growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Complete the intake process with new clients entering the program.
  • Maintain accurate client documentation.
  • Observe and document client self-administration of medication, as applicable.
  • Coordinate client activities.
  • Follow treatment plan objectives and address client-specific needs.
  • Evaluate clients' behavioral and emotional needs, providing appropriate responses, including crisis intervention.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly physical environment.
  • Assist with clients' dietary needs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

  • High School Diploma required.
  • Behavioral health experience or general healthcare experience preferred.
  • Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification preferred.

Employment Information

Due to the nature of behavioral healthcare work and our commitment to ensuring client safety, candidates selected for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and any required state-mandated clearances. Employment is contingent upon meeting all screening requirements in accordance with federal, state, and accrediting-body regulations.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about helping others and want to be part of a dedicated team, we invite you to apply today!

Pyramid CORE Values

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards.

We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily.

COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Referral Bonus opportunities
  • And More!

Want to Know More?

To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: bit. ly.

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for completing client intakes, maintaining accurate documentation, and coordinating daily client activities. They also provide crisis intervention and ensure a safe, clean environment while supporting patients' dietary and treatment needs.

Requirements

A high school diploma is required for this position. Previous experience in behavioral or general healthcare, along with CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications, is preferred.

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Intake processingMedication administrationClient coordinationTreatment planningPatient care

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 63% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution18 jobs · 12 employers

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,305 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Bowie

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$459k
Typical market rent
$2,522/mo
Residents’ average commute
35 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Pyramid Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Duncansville, Pennsylvania
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Recognition Programs
Referral Bonus opportunities