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Pyramid Healthcare
Hammonton, New Jersey

Behavioral Health Technician Lead (Full Time)

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

Listed compensation

$17/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 4mo ago

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

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the supervision of clients and BHTs during assigned shifts. This role ensures adherence to protocols, providing support and reporting issues to the Program Director/BHT Manager as needed.

  • Address: 600 S White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ 08037
  • Pay: $17/hr before shift differentials.

Responsibilities

  • Supervises Behavioral Health Technicians and provides performance feedback.
  • Orients and trains new staff to the unit and program.
  • Assists in interviewing and hiring BHTs.
  • Communicates with staff through verbal and written logs.
  • Assists with employee disciplinary actions and develops employee schedules.

Conducts employee performance evaluations. Assists with client interventions and item confiscation.

  • Listens to clients and BHTs concerning treatment areas.
  • Coordinates activities including lectures, recreation, and meetings with Lead BHTs.
  • Follows treatment plan objectives and maintains a therapeutic environment.
  • Evaluates the behavioral and emotional needs of clients and provides input.
  • Attends necessary trainings and schedules BHTs for training sessions.
  • Attends facility meetings and coordinates BHT department meetings.
  • Performs clerical duties as needed and other duties as deemed necessary.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Previous clinical experience preferred, especially in behavioral health or healthcare.
  • Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification required.
  • Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to problem-solve by gathering and analyzing information.
  • Ability to handle crises or potential risk situations appropriately.
  • Working knowledge of federal and state standards and compliance requirements.
  • Ability to uphold staff code of ethics and maintain therapeutic boundaries.

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.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Staff SupervisionPerformance EvaluationEmployee TrainingCrisis ManagementClinical InterventionSchedulingInterpersonal CommunicationProblem SolvingCompliance MonitoringTherapeutic Boundary Maintenance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician Lead (Full Time) at Pyramid Healthcare a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Behavioral Health — ranked against 1,305 active Behavioral Health listings on WeekdayDoc.

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 63% have no call, 48% 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)), so the posted ~$35k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $33k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution21 jobs · 14 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
35%
Sign-on bonus
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Behavioral Health listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,305 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Hammonton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$400k
Median resident rent
$1,611/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.9
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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