Behavioral Health Technician - Full Time
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 – York
- Address: 5849 Lincoln Hwy, York, PA 17406
- Schedule: Full-Time | All Shifts Available
- Base Pay: $15.00 per hour, plus applicable shift differentials
Make a Difference in Someone's Recovery
Pyramid Healthcare in York is seeking compassionate and dependable Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) to join our residential substance use treatment team. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults working toward recovery while gaining valuable experience in behavioral healthcare.
As a BHT, you'll provide direct client support, help maintain a safe and structured treatment environment, and work alongside a multidisciplinary team to support each client's recovery.
Position Summary
The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct care, supervision, and support to clients throughout their treatment experience. This role plays an important part in maintaining a therapeutic environment, encouraging client engagement, and helping individuals follow their individualized treatment plans.
Available Shifts
- We are hiring for all shifts, seven days a week, with full-time opportunities available.
- First Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Second Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Third Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Shift Differentials
- In addition to the $15.00 base hourly rate, the following shift differentials apply:
- Shift Weekday (Mon–Fri) Weekend (Sat–Sun)
- First Shift (7 AM–3 PM) No differential +$0.50/hr
- Second Shift (3 PM–11 PM) +$0.50/hr +$1.00/hr
- Third Shift (11 PM–7 AM) +$1.00/hr +$1.50/hr
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with the intake and admission process for new clients.
Provide direct client support, actively listen to client needs, and communicate important updates to the treatment team.
Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive treatment environment, including responding to behavioral or crisis situations when necessary.
Coordinate and facilitate scheduled activities, including educational lectures, recreational activities, and group meetings.
- Complete required bed checks and maintain accurate shift reports and client documentation.
- Communicate important client updates during shift changes and participate in team meetings.
- Encourage clients to follow daily schedules and individualized treatment plans.
- Monitor the medication line and assist with medication distribution in accordance with program policies and procedures.
- Transport clients to recovery meetings and recreational activities as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Valid driver's license preferred.
- Previous experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, human services, residential care, or a related field preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and contribute to a safe, respectful, and supportive environment.
- Dependable, team-oriented, and comfortable working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Join Our Team
If you're interested in building a career in behavioral healthcare and making a positive impact on individuals working toward recovery, we encourage you to apply today!
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 direct care, supervision, and support to clients to maintain a safe and structured treatment environment. They assist with intakes, facilitate group activities, monitor medication, and document client progress.
Key Skills
Healthcare Professional 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 healthcare listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $31k | healthcare median $40k (middle half $35k–$44k)62 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$32k in purchasing power | Pennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| healthcare listings in Pennsylvania | 210 active | 1,620 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 73% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania healthcare professional listings: 1% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment210 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| healthcare pay trend | −2.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician - Full Time at Pyramid Healthcare a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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