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Pyramid Healthcare
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Behavioral Health Technician Lead

Behavioral Health TechNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$16/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.

Summary

Pyramid Healthcare at East Stroudsburg is committed to offering comprehensive and robust treatment options to adults struggling with Substance Use Disorders. A focus on client-centered care establishes our facility as a respected leader in addiction treatment in Pennsylvania.

Under a passionate leadership team and committed support staff, we assist our clients in reclaiming freedom. We are currently seeking a Lead Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to collaborate with our amazing team of behavioral healthcare professionals and guide our clients in their recovery journey.

Pay: $16/hr

Shift: 2nd Shift 3:00PM - 11:00PM

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the intake process for new clients into the program.
  • Communicate with staff either verbally or in written communication logs, responsible for detailed client logs.
  • Listen to clients concerning all areas of treatment and maintain a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for clients, including crisis intervention.
  • Coordinate activities including lectures, recreation, and meetings.
  • Conduct mandatory bed checks as required per department and complete the bed-check sheet for shift reporting.
  • Attend shift change, team meetings, and company meetings.
  • Ensure the client schedule is being followed daily.
  • Assist with interventions with clients.
  • Follow objectives of treatment plans.
  • Monitor medication line.
  • Transport clients to meetings and recreation.
  • Conduct searches of clients when they return to the facility.
  • Monitor treatment for necessary hygiene and medical needs.
  • Uphold Therapeutic Boundaries and Staff Code of Ethics.
  • Evaluate behavioral and emotional needs of clients and provide input.
  • Distribute client snacks as needed.
  • Train new staff on unit, program, and milieu.
  • Help with upkeep of the facility.
  • Assist clients with obtaining a sponsor.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Experience in Drug and Alcohol/Mental Health.
  • Experience facilitating process groups and family sessions.

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.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license. Previous experience in drug and alcohol or mental health settings, including facilitating process groups and family sessions, is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Intake processingClient documentationMedication monitoringStaff trainingGroup facilitationSubstance use disorder treatmentMental health supportPatient schedulingSafety monitoringRecreation coordination

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician Lead 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 1,269 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 ~$33k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $34k 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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Living in East Stroudsburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$298k
Typical market rent
$1,970/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
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