Behavioral Health Technician
Listed compensation
$15/hr + shift differential
The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Saturday
Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern 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.
- Behavioral Health Technician
- Pyramid Healthcare Mountaineer Inpatient | Kearneysville, WV
- Want to Make a Difference—While Starting Your Career in Behavioral Health?
- You don’t need years of experience to make an impact.
At Pyramid Healthcare Mountaineer Inpatient, you’ll have the opportunity to work directly with individuals taking important steps toward recovery from substance use disorders. As a Behavioral Health Technician Driver (BHT Driver), you’ll be part of the team that helps clients feel supported, safe, and engaged throughout their treatment.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is dependable, compassionate, comfortable driving, and interested in getting started in the behavioral health or recovery field.
What You'll Do
- Support and supervise clients throughout their daily treatment experience
- Help create a safe, respectful, and supportive environment
- Assist with client activities and daily needs
- Welcome and assist new clients during the intake process
- Monitor and document client information as required
- Respond appropriately to behavioral or emotional needs, including crisis situations
- Transport clients safely to treatment, medical appointments, meetings, and other approved locations
- Maintain transportation logs and follow all vehicle safety procedures
- Keep the facility clean, safe, and orderly
- Work alongside clinical and administrative staff to support client care
What You Need
- REQUIRED: High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid driver's license preferred
- Reliability, patience, and a genuine desire to help others
No behavioral health experience? That's okay. If you're looking for a meaningful way to enter the field, this role gives you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while supporting people in recovery.
Position Details
- 3094 Charles Town Road, Kearneysville, WV
- $15.00/hour + shift differential
Schedule Options
- Tuesday–Saturday: 6:30 AM–3:00 PM
- Tuesday–Saturday: 10:30 PM–7:00 AM
- Sunday–Thursday: 2:30 PM–11:00 PM
Added Benefits
- First Stop Health: Virtual Urgent Care, Primary Care & Mental Health at no cost for eligible employees
- UKG Wallet: Access up to 50% of earned pay before payday
Start your career by doing work that matters. At Pyramid Healthcare, the support you provide each day can be an important part of someone's recovery journey.
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 supports and supervises clients throughout their daily treatment experience while maintaining a safe and orderly environment. They are also responsible for transporting clients to appointments and documenting client information as required.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent and a valid driver's license. A genuine desire to help others and the ability to work in a supportive, patient manner are essential.
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $31k | Behavioral Health median $42k (middle half $37k–$48k)646 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$35k in purchasing power | West Virginia index 89.5 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in West Virginia | 9 active | 1,229 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 73% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 14% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Behavioral Health listings | 865 in the last 30 days | 486 the 30 days before (+78%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Behavioral Health pay trend | −1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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