Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) – Residential Substance Use Treatment
Listed compensation
$15 per hour
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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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.
- Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) – Residential Substance Use Treatment
- Location: Pyramid Healthcare – Ridgeview
- 4447 Gibsonia Road, Gibsonia, PA
- Pay: $15.00 per hour, plus applicable shift differentials
- Employment Type: Full-Time and Part-Time Available
Make a Difference in Someone's Recovery Journey
Pyramid Healthcare's Ridgeview program is seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) to join our residential substance use disorder treatment team.
As a Behavioral Health Technician, you'll play an important role in supporting individuals as they work toward recovery. You'll help create a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment while encouraging clients to remain engaged in their treatment and recovery goals.
Whether you have previous experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, residential care, or human services, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while growing your career in the behavioral healthcare field.
Schedule Options
Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available! We offer scheduling flexibility within the following available shifts:
7:00 a. m. – 3:00 p. m.: Saturday and Sunday
3:00 p. m. – 11:00 p. m.: Available seven days a week
Scheduling Flexibility
- Part-Time: Up to 32 hours per week.
- Full-Time: Up to 40 hours per week.
- Open to discussing different combinations of available shifts based on program needs and candidate availability.
- Weekend availability is needed for these positions, depending on the schedule selected.
Shift Differentials
- In addition to the $15.00 base hourly rate, eligible shifts offer additional hourly pay:
- Shift Additional Pay
Saturday & Sunday, 7 a. m. – 3 p. m. +$1.00/hr
Monday – Friday, 3 p. m. – 11 p. m. +$1.00/hr
Saturday & Sunday, 3 p. m. – 11 p. m. +$1.50/hr
What You'll Do
- Welcome and support clients during the admission process and throughout their residential treatment stay.
- Provide daily supervision, guidance, and encouragement to individuals receiving substance use disorder treatment.
- Help maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic residential environment.
Support clients with daily schedules, treatment plan goals, recovery activities, group meetings, and recreation.
Monitor client well-being and observe and report behavioral or clinical concerns to the appropriate team members.
- Assist with crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and de-escalation when needed.
- Complete accurate shift documentation, client logs, bed checks, and shift handoffs.
- Monitor medication lines and assist with maintaining an organized medication process.
- Assist with transporting clients to approved recovery meetings and activities when needed and when appropriately authorized.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and follow established safety procedures and program policies.
- Collaborate with clinical and residential staff to support client engagement and continuity of care.
- Assist with facility upkeep and other daily program responsibilities.
What You'll Need
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, mental health, residential care, or human services preferred.
- Valid driver's license preferred, but not required.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Dependable, team-oriented approach and a genuine interest in helping others.
Why Join Pyramid Healthcare?
- Full-time and part-time scheduling opportunities.
- Additional hourly pay through applicable shift differentials.
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
401(k) with company match. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled at 6% of pay, with a potential employer match of up to 3.5%.
No-cost virtual urgent care, primary care, and mental health services through First Stop Health for eligible employees.
- Employee Assistance Program, including up to four free counseling sessions per person, per issue.
- UKG Wallet access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday.
- Employee discounts on products, services, and memberships.
Employment Requirements: Candidates selected for hire must successfully complete a criminal background check, drug screening, and any required state clearances.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're passionate about helping others, interested in behavioral health, and want to be part of a team supporting individuals on their recovery journey, we'd like to hear from you!
Apply today to explore full-time and part-time Behavioral Health Technician opportunities at Pyramid Healthcare's Ridgeview program!
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 provides daily supervision and support to clients in a residential substance use treatment setting. They are responsible for maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment, assisting with treatment goals, and documenting client progress.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, or human services is preferred.
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$31k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $32k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 10% in addiction medicine (behavioral health tech) | ranked against 31 Addiction Medicine (Behavioral Health Tech) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $31k | Addiction Medicine median $38k (middle half $35k–$44k)61 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$32k in purchasing power | Pennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Addiction Medicine listings in Pennsylvania | 222 active | 1,661 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 78% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania healthcare professional listings: 1% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment222 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Addiction Medicine listings | 465 in the last 30 days | 243 the 30 days before (+91%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Addiction Medicine pay trend | −2.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) – Residential Substance Use Treatment at Pyramid Healthcare a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Addiction Medicine (Behavioral Health Tech) — ranked against 31 active Addiction Medicine (Behavioral Health Tech) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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