Behavioral Health Technician PRN
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.
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.
Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician (PRN)
Location: Harford Facility 1015 Pulaski Hwy, Joppa
Summary
Our Behavioral Health Technician serves in a direct care role with the primary responsibility of 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, and co-occurring disorders. Additionally, it has 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, defined by supportive environments that provide patients with the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. This allows clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim their health and well-being.
- PAY: $15/hour before shift differentials
- SHIFT: Per diem - working as needed with a minimum of 4 times per month
Weekend Shift Differentials
- 1st Shift: Saturday and Sunday $1.00
- 2nd Shift: Monday - Friday $1.00; Saturday and Sunday $1.50
- 3rd Shift: Monday - Friday $1.50; Saturday and Sunday $1.50
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Complete the intake process with new clients entering the program.
- Maintain client documentation.
- Observe and document client self-administration of medication as applicable.
- Coordinate client activities.
- Follow treatment plan objectives and address client-specific needs.
- Evaluate the behavioral and emotional needs of clients, providing appropriate responses, including crisis intervention.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly physical environment.
- Assist with clients' dietary needs.
- Complete all required training.
- Other duties as assigned.
License, Education, & Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Prefer behavioral health experience or general healthcare experience.
- Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification preferred.
Employment Information
Due to the nature of behavioral healthcare work and our commitment to ensuring 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.
Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re passionate about helping others and want to be part of a dedicated team, we invite you to apply today!
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 providing direct care, supervising clients, and facilitating daily activities within the treatment program. They must also maintain accurate client documentation, assist with medication administration, and provide crisis intervention when necessary.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and are expected to pass a criminal background check and drug screening. Previous experience in behavioral or general healthcare, along with CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications, is preferred.
Certifications
Key Skills
Healthcare Professional Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$31k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $30k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active healthcare listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% have no call, 30% require no weekends.
healthcare pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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$19.5-$22/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score
- Includes weekends
Living in Joppa
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $350k
- Typical market rent
- $1,682/mo
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 104.5
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).
BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.