Part Time Behavioral Health Technician - BHT
Listed compensation
$15/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.
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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.
Summary
Our Behavioral Health Technician serves in a direct care role with the primary responsibility of interacting with and supervising clients in treatment.
Located in Harford County, Maryland, our Joppa Inpatient program provides treatment paths for both men and women for substance use disorders, methamphetamine and other stimulant use, co-occurring disorders, and has a methadone maintenance program for opioid addiction.
Under a passionate leadership team, Pyramid Healthcare in Harford offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare for psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc., defined by supportive environments that provide patients with the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges and allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.
- Pay: $15/hour before shift differentials
- Shift Options: 1st Shift 7:00am - 3:00pm, 2nd shift 3:00pm - 11:00pm, 3rd 11:00pm - 7:00am, at least 1 weekend day usually included in schedule
- 1st Shift differentials: (Saturday and Sunday) $1.00
- 2nd Shift differentials: (Monday - Friday) $1.00 (Saturday and Sunday) $1.50
- 3rd Shift Differentials: (Monday - Friday) $1.50 (Saturday and Sunday) $1.50
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Complete the intake process with new clients into the program
- Maintain client documentation
- Observe and document client self-administration of medication as applicable
- Coordinate client activities
- Follow the objectives of treatment plans and client-specific needs
- Evaluate the behavioral and emotional needs of clients and provide responses, including crisis intervention
- Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly physical environment
- Assist with the dietary needs of clients
- Complete all required training
- Other duties as assigned
License, Education, & Experience
High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Prefer behavioral health experience or general healthcare experience
- Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification preferred
- Start a rewarding career in behavioral health and mental health support!
- ## Due to the nature of behavioral healthcare work and our responsibility to ensure 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.
- 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 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.
Certifications
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 23% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in behavioral health | ranked against 1,338 Behavioral Health listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $31k | Behavioral Health median $48k (middle half $47k–$51k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$30k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Maryland | 21 active | 1,339 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 80% no call · 23% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,738 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Behavioral Health pay trend | −5.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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