Intake Behavioral Health Technician (F/T, P/T, or PRN)
Listed compensation
$16.00/hr
The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Saturday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
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
An essential role in the delivery of residential and outpatient treatment services. Direct care position with a primary responsibility of interacting with and supervising clients in treatment. Assists in the clinical and administrative teams to identify and serve client needs.
Address: 600 S White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ 08037
Shift Options
- 7:00am - 3:00pm OR 3:00pm - 11:00pm - Tuesday - Saturday - Full Time 40 hours per week
- 3:00pm - 11:00pm - 3-4 days per week - Weekends Mandatory
- For our Per Diem openings you can work any shift 1st Shift: 7:00am - 3:00pm, 2nd Shift: 3:00pm - 11:00pm, or 3rd Shift: 11:00pm - 7:00am - every week you can let the manager know what your availability is to pick up a shift you are interested in working.
- Pay: $16.00/hour before shift differentials
Shift Differential Information
1st Shift differentials: (Saturday and Sunday) $1.00 2nd Shift differentials: (Monday - Friday) $1.00 (Saturday and Sunday) $1.50 3rd Shift Differentials: (Monday - Sunday) $2.00
Why Work with Us?
Career Opportunities! There are job growth opportunities into Behavioral Health Technician Lead, Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor, Behavioral Health Technician Manager, Medical Technicians, Certified Peer Recovery Specialists, Transportation Supervisor, Counselor Assistant, Counselor, LPN, Executive Director, and various other potential opportunities!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct client and facility searches in accordance with program policies and safety protocols, including body searches, contraband screening, and searches of client living areas.
Position requires comfort with performing searches that may involve client nudity while maintaining professionalism, dignity, and confidentiality at all times.
- Observe and document urine drug screenings in compliance with program requirements.
- Inspect and process personal belongings, mail, and items delivered by family members to ensure compliance with facility guidelines and prohibited-item policies.
- Monitor and maintain client property inventories, ensuring clients possess only approved items.
Engage professionally with clients as needed to complete searches, admissions, interventions, and daily operations while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Maintain accurate and detailed client records, logs, and shift documentation; communicate pertinent information verbally and through written reports.
- Conduct mandatory bed checks according to department procedures and complete required reporting documentation.
- Assist with client interventions and support treatment goals as outlined in individual treatment plans.
- Monitor medication lines and assist with medication-related procedures as directed.
- Train and mentor new staff on unit procedures, program expectations, and facility operations.
- Assist with the cleanliness, organization, safety, and general upkeep of the facility.
- Participate in shift-change briefings, team meetings, and company meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Licensure, Education, & Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Prefer behavioral health experience or general healthcare experience
- Current CPR, AED and First Aid, 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
Responsible for supervising clients in residential and outpatient treatment, conducting safety searches, and monitoring drug screenings. The role involves maintaining detailed client records and assisting clinical teams to support individual treatment goals.
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with a preference for experience in behavioral or general healthcare. Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications are preferred.
Certifications
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% have no call, 35% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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