Pyramid Healthcare logo
Pyramid Healthcare
Joppa, Maryland

Behavioral Health Technician Full Time

Behavioral Health TechIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$15/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 56m ago · Verified live

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.

  • Join Our Team as a Behavioral Health Technician!
  • Shift: 2nd shift
  • Location: Pyramid Healthcare, Harford Facility 1015 Pulaski Hwy, Joppa, MD

About Us

Our Behavioral Health Technician serves in a direct care role, primarily responsible for interacting with and supervising clients in treatment.

Located in Harford County, Maryland, our Joppa Inpatient program provides treatment paths for both men and women for substance use disorders, methamphetamine and other stimulant use, co-occurring disorders, and features a methadone maintenance program for opioid addiction.

Under a passionate leadership team, Pyramid Healthcare in Harford offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare for psychiatry, addiction recovery, and mental disorder treatment. We provide supportive environments that empower patients to overcome life’s challenges and reclaim their health and well-being.

Pay: $15/hour before shift differentials

Shift Differentials

  • 1st Shift (Saturday and Sunday): $1.00
  • 2nd Shift (Monday - Friday): $1.00
  • 2nd Shift (Saturday and Sunday): $1.50
  • 3rd Shift (Monday - Friday): $1.50
  • 3rd Shift (Saturday and Sunday): $1.50

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Complete the intake process with new clients entering the program.
  • Maintain accurate client documentation.
  • Observe and document client self-administration of medication as applicable.
  • Coordinate client activities.
  • Follow the objectives of treatment plans and address client-specific needs.
  • Evaluate the behavioral and emotional needs of clients and provide appropriate responses, including crisis intervention.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly physical environment.
  • Assist with the dietary needs of clients.
  • Complete all required training.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

License, Education, & Experience Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Behavioral health or general healthcare experience preferred.
  • Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification preferred.

Why Join Pyramid Healthcare?

  • Work with a mission-driven team dedicated to long-term recovery success.
  • Make a meaningful impact in the lives of clients.
  • Grow your skills in a supportive, collaborative environment.

If you’re passionate about helping individuals achieve lasting recovery and want to grow your career in behavioral healthcare, we invite you to apply today!

Due to the nature of behavioral healthcare work and our responsibility to ensure client safety, candidates selected for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and any required state-mandated clearances. Employment is contingent upon meeting all screening requirements in accordance with federal, state, and accrediting-body regulations.

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

Complete client intake and documentation, observe medication self-administration when applicable, coordinate activities, and support clients in following their treatment plans. Assess behavioral and emotional needs, respond to crises, maintain a safe and orderly environment, and assist with clients’ dietary needs.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, while behavioral health or general healthcare experience is preferred. Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications are preferred; candidates must also pass required background, drug, and state clearance screenings.

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Medication ObservationActivity CoordinationTreatment Plan SupportBehavioral Needs AssessmentEmotional Needs AssessmentClient SupervisionEnvironmental SafetyDietary AssistanceTeam Collaboration

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Behavioral Health by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in behavioral healthranked against 1,299 Behavioral Health listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$31kBehavioral Health median $48k (middle half $47k–$51k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$30k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Maryland19 active1,329 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 75% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Behavioral Health pay trend−5.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,299 Behavioral Health listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

17 jobs · 13 employers
5
<$45k
9
$45k-50k
3
$52k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

12 jobs
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
17%
Sign-on bonus
8%
Loan repayment
8%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Behavioral Health Technician

Discovery Behavioral Health · Fairfax, Virginia

$16-$25/hr
#2

Behavioral Health Associate I

Volunteers of America of Alaska · Eagle River, Alaska

$20-$25/hr
#3

Behavioral Health Associate

$22-$25/hr
#4

Behavioral Health Technician (Greenbrook)

$22-$24/hr
+ 15 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,299 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
Pyramid Healthcare logo

About Pyramid Healthcare

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Recognition Programs
Referral Bonus Opportunities

Living in Joppa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$347k
Typical market rent
$1,611/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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