Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor
Listed compensation
$17/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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.
Summary
In addition to performing the role of a BHT, the BHT Supervisor is responsible for the overall supervision of clients and other BHTs while on duty. BHT Supervisor ensures client and staff follow protocols, and reports issues to the Program Director / BHT Manager and others as needed.
Address: 600 S White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ 08037
Shift: 2nd 3:00pm - 11:00pm
Pay
$17/hr before shift differentials
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervises Behavioral Health Technicians and provides feedback on their performance.
- Orients and Trains new staff to unit and program.
- Assists with Interviewing and Hiring BHT’s.
- Communicates with staff either verbally or in written communication logs.
- Assists with employee disciplinary actions.
- Develops employee schedule.
- Conducts employee performance evaluations.
- Assists with interventions with clients.
- Assists with confiscation of items.
- Listens to clients and BHT’s concerning all areas of the clients’ treatment.
- Coordinate activities including lectures, recreation and meetings with Lead BHT’s.
- Follows objectives of treatment plans.
- Maintains safe, orderly and therapeutic physical environment for clients including crisis intervention.
- Evaluates behavioral and emotional needs of clients and provides input.
- Attends trainings as necessary and schedules BHT’s to attend trainings.
- Attends facility meetings and coordinates BHT department meetings.
- Clerical duties as needed.
- Other duties as deemed necessary.
Required Qualifications Licensure, Education, & Experience
- High diploma or equivalent required
- Previous clinical experience preferred
- Prefer behavioral health experience or general healthcare experience
- Current CPR, AED and First Aid, required
Supervisory Responsibilities
Provide training and day-to-day guidance to the BHT team including, but not limited to, making daily rounds of the facility.
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information.
- Ability to handle a crisis and or potential risk situation and react appropriately.
- A working knowledge of federal and state standards as well as regulating body and compliance standards.
- Upholding staff code of ethics and therapeutic boundaries.
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 BHT Supervisor oversees the daily activities of Behavioral Health Technicians and ensures clients follow established protocols. Responsibilities include staff training, performance evaluations, scheduling, and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment.
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications. Previous clinical or behavioral health experience is preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychiatry Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$35k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $33k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor at Pyramid Healthcare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Psychiatry (Behavioral Health Tech) — ranked against 159 active Psychiatry (Behavioral Health Tech) listings on WeekdayDoc.
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