Pays $15/hr — Behavioral Health Tech market median is ~$48k (17 jobs) · Above average in Behavioral Health for work-life (3.9/10, vs 1,071 in this specialty)
Part Time Behavioral Health Technician - BHT
About the Role
Part-time direct care role in inpatient behavioral health. Shift options include weekends. Joppa, MD.
Join Pyramid Healthcare as a Behavioral Health Technician – Part Time in Joppa, Maryland, United States. 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.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $15/hr.
- Shift Differentials
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Full-Time)
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Pyramid Healthcare as a Behavioral Health Technician – Part Time.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for the direct care, supervision, and interaction with clients within the inpatient treatment program. They must also maintain accurate documentation, assist with medication administration, and ensure a safe, orderly environment for all patients.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and are preferred to have prior experience in behavioral or general healthcare. Additionally, current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications are preferred, and all applicants must pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
Qualifications
- Education
- High school
Certifications
Key Skills
Behavioral Health — healthcare professional Career Context
In Maryland, Behavioral Health listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$58k across 35 listings, vs ~$54k nationally (2,067 listings).
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Maryland's cost-of-living index is 124.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$31k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $25k in an average-cost state — Maryland ranks #8 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.9/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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