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Pyramid Healthcare
Quakertown, Pennsylvania

Behavioral Health Technician PRN

Behavioral Health TechIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$15/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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

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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 at Pyramid Healthcare!

Location: Quakertown Facility 2705 North Old Bethlehem Pike

Position Summary

This is an essential role in the delivery of residential and outpatient treatment services. As a direct care position, you will interact with and supervise clients in treatment, assisting both clinical and administrative teams to identify and serve client needs.

Pay: $15.00/hour (before shift differentials)

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

  • Assist with the intake process for new clients into the program.
  • Communicate with staff verbally or via written communication logs; responsible for detailed client logs.
  • Listen to clients regarding all areas of treatment and maintain a safe, orderly, and therapeutic environment, including crisis intervention.
  • Coordinate activities such as lectures, recreation, and meetings.
  • Conduct mandatory bed checks as required and complete bed-check sheets for shift reporting.
  • Attend shift changes, team meetings, and company meetings.
  • Ensure the client schedule is followed daily.
  • Assist with client interventions.
  • Follow treatment plan objectives.
  • Monitor the medication line.
  • Transport clients to meetings and recreational activities.
  • Conduct searches of clients upon their return to the facility.
  • Monitor treatment for necessary hygiene and medical needs.
  • Uphold therapeutic boundaries and adhere to the staff code of ethics.
  • Evaluate the behavioral and emotional needs of clients and provide input.
  • Distribute client snacks as needed.
  • Train new staff on the unit, program, and milieu.
  • Help maintain the facility.
  • Assist clients in obtaining sponsors.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Experience in Drug and Alcohol/Mental Health preferred.
  • Experience facilitating process groups and family sessions is a plus.

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 supervising clients, assisting with intake processes, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment. They also coordinate daily activities, monitor medication, and provide essential support to clinical and administrative teams.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license. Experience in drug and alcohol or mental health treatment is preferred, and successful completion of background checks and drug screenings is required.

Key Skills

Client supervisionIntake processingDocumentationMedication monitoringBehavioral health supportAddiction recovery supportTherapeutic environment maintenanceClient transportTeam collaborationConflict resolutionRecord keeping

Behavioral Health Career Context

Pyramid Healthcare ranks #9 of 10 employers hiring contract/1099 Behavioral Health Tech on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 47 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 85% have no call, 17% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in behavioral healthranked against 1,295 Behavioral Health listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$32k in purchasing powerPennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Pennsylvania193 active1,331 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 85% no call · 17% no weekends47 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania healthcare professional listings: <1% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment228 active listings, Oct 2026
Pyramid Healthcare#9 of 10 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,295 Behavioral Health listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

47 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

34 jobs · 27 employers
8
<$40k
12
$40k-45k
9
$45k-50k
5
$52k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
21%
Sign-on bonus
6%
Loan repayment
3%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Behavioral Health Technician - ED (Casual)

Essentia Health · Duluth, Minnesota

$23.28-$34.63/hr
#2

Behavioral Health Associate - Per DiemPer Diem

Comprehensive Healthcare · Kennewick, Washington

$20.24-$30.36/hr
#3

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN

$25-$30/hr
#4

Behavioral Health Technician (Days)- Per Diem

$22-$27/hr
+ 45 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 1,295 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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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

Living in Quakertown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$405k
Typical market rent
$1,866/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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