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Pyramid Healthcare
Penn Township, Pennsylvania

Behavioral Health Technician (2nd Shift Full Time)

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

Listed compensation

$17.00 per hour

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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 (2nd Shift)
  • Renfrew, PA | Silvermist Recovery by Pyramid Healthcare
  • $17.00 per hour + shift differential up to $1.50 per hour
  • Full-Time | 2nd Shift | 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM

About the Role

Silvermist Recovery is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join our team in Renfrew, PA. This is an essential direct-care role supporting clients in residential and outpatient treatment.

The BHT is responsible for supervising and engaging with clients, assisting the clinical team, and helping ensure a safe, supportive environment that promotes recovery. This position also includes providing transportation services for Pyramid Healthcare clients as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Complete the intake process for new clients entering the program
  • Maintain accurate client documentation and records
  • Observe and document client self-administration of medication when applicable
  • Coordinate and support client activities throughout the shift
  • Follow treatment plan objectives and address client-specific needs
  • Provide safe and reliable transportation for clients as needed
  • Evaluate behavioral and emotional needs of clients and respond appropriately, including crisis intervention
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly environment within the facility
  • Assist with client dietary needs when necessary
  • Transport clients to and from designated locations within expected timeframes
  • Supervise and support clients during transportation
  • Maintain all required documentation related to services provided
  • Complete all required trainings and certifications
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Required Education & Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Previous behavioral health or healthcare experience preferred
  • Valid driver’s license in the state of hire with a safe driving record
  • Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification required

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 in residential and outpatient treatment and ensuring a safe, supportive environment. Key duties include completing intake processes, documenting client progress, and providing safe transportation for clients.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license with a safe driving record are required. Candidates must hold current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications, with previous healthcare experience preferred.

Key Skills

Client SupervisionPatient DocumentationMedication ObservationBehavioral Health SupportPatient TransportationIntake Processing

Psychiatry Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$35k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $36k 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 Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 63% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician (2nd Shift Full Time) at Pyramid Healthcare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Psychiatry (Behavioral Health Tech) — ranked against 158 active Psychiatry (Behavioral Health Tech) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

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Salary Distribution21 jobs · 12 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
41%
Sign-on bonus
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Psychiatry (Behavioral Health Tech) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 158 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Penn

Median resident rent
$900/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: 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 Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement