Behavioral Health Technician PT 2nd Shift
Listed compensation
$17-$18.5/hr
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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) – Part-Time | 2nd Shift
- Silvermist Poconos with Pyramid Healthcare – Lake Ariel, PA
- Pay: $17.00/hour + Shift Differential up to $1.50/hour
- Schedule: Part-Time | 2nd Shift | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Make a Difference Every Shift
At Silvermist Poconos with Pyramid Healthcare, we believe recovery is a right—not a privilege. Our team provides compassionate, trauma-informed behavioral health and substance use treatment designed to help individuals build healthier, more fulfilling lives.
We are seeking a Part-Time Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) who is compassionate, dependable, and passionate about supporting individuals throughout their recovery journey. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin or grow a career in behavioral health while making a meaningful impact every day.
What You'll Do
As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will help create a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for clients throughout their treatment experience.
Build positive, therapeutic relationships with clients throughout treatment. Assist with client admissions and the intake process. Monitor clients during daily programming, activities, and scheduled routines. Support treatment plan goals through daily interactions and interventions.
Conduct required safety rounds and bed checks. Monitor medication lines and communicate concerns to nursing staff. Complete accurate client documentation and shift communication logs. Conduct client belongings and safety searches as required.
Maintain a clean, safe, structured, and therapeutic environment. Respond appropriately to crisis situations while maintaining professionalism and client safety. Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary treatment team and support a positive treatment environment that promotes recovery and client success.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in behavioral health, mental health, substance use treatment, healthcare, or human services is preferred. Experience facilitating groups or recreational activities is a plus. A valid driver's license is preferred.
Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply. We value compassion, reliability, and a genuine desire to help others.
What Makes You Successful
The ideal candidate is compassionate and client-focused, dependable and professional, organized and attentive to detail, and able to remain calm and composed in challenging or crisis situations.
Successful candidates are comfortable working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, able to maintain appropriate professional boundaries, flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced treatment environment, strong communicators and team players, and passionate about helping individuals achieve lasting recovery.
Why Join Silvermist Poconos with Pyramid Healthcare?
Silvermist Poconos offers competitive pay starting at $17.00 per hour, along with a shift differential of up to $1.50 per hour. Employees have access to paid training, ongoing professional development, opportunities for career growth and internal advancement, and a supportive, mission-driven team environment.
This is meaningful work that directly impacts the lives of individuals and families while providing an opportunity to build a rewarding career in behavioral health.
Join Our Team
If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to build your career while helping individuals take meaningful steps toward recovery, apply today to join Silvermist Poconos with Pyramid Healthcare!
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 creates a safe and therapeutic environment by monitoring clients, assisting with intakes, and conducting safety rounds. They also support treatment goals through daily interactions, medication monitoring, and accurate documentation.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician PT 2nd Shift at Pyramid Healthcare 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 1,263 active Behavioral Health listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Behavioral Health Career Context
Pyramid Healthcare ranks #10 of 10 employers hiring Behavioral Health Tech on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 43 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 81% have no call, 26% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$37k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $38k 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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