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Pyramid Healthcare
California, Maryland

Behavioral Health Technician PRN

Behavioral Health TechPer Diem

Listed compensation

$15.00/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.

Our Behavioral Health Technician serves as a direct care role with a primary responsibility of interacting with and supervising clients in treatment.

Pyramid Healthcare in California, Maryland, offers outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) for men and women with substance use disorders, mental health disorders, co-occurring disorders, and problem gambling. We also provide psychiatric services for clients who require medication management!

Rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach, we strive to customize our treatment plans based on the needs of each client through groups or individual sessions, collaborating as needed to create comprehensive and individualized treatment plans.

Starting Hourly Rate: $15.00/hour before differentials!

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 objectives of treatment plans and client-specific needs
  • Evaluate 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 trainings
  • Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Prefer behavioral health experience or general healthcare experience
  • Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification preferred

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 supervising clients, facilitating intake processes, and documenting client activities. They also provide crisis intervention and assist with the daily dietary and medication needs of patients.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience in behavioral or general healthcare is preferred, along with current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Client SupervisionIntake ProcessingMedication Administration ObservationTreatment Plan CoordinationDietary Assistance

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 45 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 71% have no call, 24% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$31k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $30k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

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Living in California

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$380k
Typical market rent
$2,479/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Pyramid Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Duncansville, Pennsylvania
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

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