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Sunshine Behavioral Health
Ephrata, Pennsylvania

Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health TechNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$17-$21/hr

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Job Description

Please note: While our facility name reflects the historical name of the location, we are a separate organization with no affiliation to prior entities associated with the area.

At this time, we are only considering candidates who are available to work 2nd shift. Please review the available shift times below before applying:

  • 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Role Summary

We’re seeking dependable Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) to provide hands-on support in a fast-paced, recovery-focused environment. In this role, you’ll help maintain a safe, structured setting while supporting clients in their day-to-day recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor client behavior, safety, and well-being
  • Assist with admissions, including screenings and documentation
  • Support detox protocols and take vital signs as needed
  • Transport clients to appointments and approved outings
  • Assist with daily living activities and group support
  • Respond to crises using de-escalation techniques
  • Document observations in compliance with HIPAA and state regulations

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED (required)
  • Valid driver’s license and age 18+ (Required)
  • CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) (Required)
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in behavioral health or substance use preferred

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand/walk for extended periods, lift up to 20 lbs, climb stairs, and drive for long durations.

Benefits

  • PTO, Holiday, and Sick Time
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Company-paid Life Insurance
  • Quarterly Bonuses
  • Retirement Plan
  • Free Meal (based on shift)

If you’re compassionate, reliable, and ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to have you on our team.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Behavioral health supportCrisis responseVital signs monitoringHIPAA complianceClient safety monitoring

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician at Sunshine Behavioral Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Behavioral Health — ranked against 1,269 active Behavioral Health listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% have no call, 38% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$40k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $40k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution25 jobs · 16 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 6.1
Better work-life than 80% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,269 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

Living in Ephrata

Typical market rent
$1,461/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.3
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lancaster, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Sunshine Behavioral Health

Medical Practices
Denver, Colorado
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

PTO
Holiday
Sick Time
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company-paid Life Insurance
Quarterly Bonuses
Retirement Plan
Free Meal (based on shift)