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Pyramid Healthcare
Jacksonville, North Carolina

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) – Day Shift

Behavioral Health Tech Above average in Behavioral HealthNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$17.00 hr/hr

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Call expectations
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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.

  • Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) – Day Shift
  • Jacksonville, NC
  • $17.00/hour + up to $1.50 shift differential
  • Full-Time & Part-Time | Day Shift
  • Make a Difference Every Day in Behavioral Health & Recovery

Pyramid Healthcare is hiring Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) to join our team in Jacksonville, NC. This is a hands-on opportunity to support adults receiving behavioral health and substance use treatment while helping create a safe, structured, and supportive environment.

If you’re compassionate, dependable, and interested in building a career in behavioral health, this is an opportunity to make a direct impact while gaining valuable experience in the field.

What You’ll Do

As a BHT, you’ll work directly with clients and the treatment team to support daily programming, client safety, and recovery goals. Responsibilities include:

  • Provide direct supervision, support, and engagement to clients
  • Assist with client intake, orientation, and daily routines
  • Monitor and document client behavior, progress, and incidents
  • Support therapeutic activities, groups, and scheduled programming
  • Observe and document medication self-administration according to protocol
  • Assist with transportation to appointments and program activities
  • Respond appropriately to behavioral or emotional crises using approved interventions
  • Support clients with activities of daily living and dietary needs
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and structured residential environment
  • Complete required documentation, training, and compliance activities
  • Work collaboratively with clinical and administrative team members
  • What You’ll Need

Required

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
  • CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, or ability to obtain upon hire

Preferred

Experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, mental health, healthcare, residential treatment, or social services

Experience working with vulnerable populations

You’ll Be a Good Fit If You

  • Communicate well and work effectively as part of a team
  • Can remain calm and professional during challenging situations
  • Have strong judgment and problem-solving skills
  • Understand the importance of professional boundaries
  • Are dependable, compassionate, and comfortable working directly with clients

Why Join Pyramid Healthcare?

  • $17.00/hour + up to $1.50 shift differential
  • Day shift schedule
  • Full-time and part-time opportunities
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
  • PTO and 401(k)
  • Paid training
  • Career growth opportunities within behavioral health and addiction treatment
  • Mission-driven team focused on helping individuals build healthier futures
  • Join Pyramid Healthcare and make a difference in someone's recovery every day.

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: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision and support to clients receiving behavioral health and substance use treatment, assist with daily routines and programming, and monitor and document client behavior and progress. Help maintain a safe residential environment, respond to crises using approved interventions, support medication self-administration and daily living needs, and coordinate with the treatment team.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record are required; CPR, First Aid, and AED certification are required or must be obtained upon hire. Experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, mental health, healthcare, residential treatment, social services, or working with vulnerable populations is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Client SupervisionClient EngagementBehavioral Health SupportClient Intake and OrientationBehavior Monitoring and DocumentationCrisis ResponseMedication Self-Administration MonitoringTransportation AssistanceActivities of Daily Living SupportDietary SupportTeam CollaborationCommunication

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 12.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$35k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $37k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Behavioral Health

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Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$254k
Typical market rent
$1,417/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.1
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Jacksonville, NC 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