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Pyramid Healthcare
Newport News, Virginia

Behavioral Health Technician - Second Shift

Behavioral Health TechNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$15 per hour

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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)
  • Location: Newport News, VA
  • Schedule: Full-Time | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
  • Pay: $15.00 per hour

Make a Difference in Someone's Recovery

Pyramid Healthcare in Newport News is seeking compassionate and dependable Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) to join our team. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals receiving behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment.

As a BHT, you'll provide direct client support, help maintain a safe and structured treatment environment, and work alongside a multidisciplinary team to support each client's recovery.

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct care, supervision, and support to clients throughout their treatment experience. This role plays an important part in maintaining a therapeutic environment, encouraging client engagement, and helping individuals follow their individualized treatment plans.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with the intake and admission process for new clients.

Provide direct client support, actively listen to client needs, and communicate concerns to the appropriate team members.

Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive treatment environment, including responding to behavioral or crisis situations when necessary.

Coordinate and facilitate scheduled activities, including educational lectures, recreational activities, and group meetings.

  • Complete required bed checks and maintain accurate shift reports and client documentation.
  • Communicate important client updates during shift changes and participate in team and company meetings.
  • Encourage clients to follow daily schedules and individualized treatment plans.
  • Monitor the medication line in accordance with program policies and procedures.
  • Transport clients to recovery meetings, appointments, and recreational activities as needed.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Previous experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, human services, residential care, or a related field preferred.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries and contribute to a safe, respectful, and supportive environment.
  • Dependable, team-oriented, and comfortable working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Join Our Team

If you're interested in building a career in behavioral healthcare and making a positive impact on individuals working toward recovery, we encourage 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 provides direct care, supervision, and support to clients to maintain a safe and therapeutic treatment environment. Responsibilities include facilitating scheduled activities, monitoring medication, documenting client progress, and assisting with intake procedures.

Key Skills

Behavioral health supportCrisis interventionMedication monitoringTeam collaborationSafety management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician - Second Shift at Pyramid Healthcare a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Behavioral Health — ranked against 1,227 active Behavioral Health listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Behavioral Health by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · top 25% in behavioral healthranked against 1,227 Behavioral Health listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$31kBehavioral Health median $43k (middle half $33k–$48k)29 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$31k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Virginia44 active1,620 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 73% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Behavioral Health listings847 in the last 30 days531 the 30 days before (+60%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Behavioral Health pay trend−2.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,227 Behavioral Health listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 6.1
Better work-life than 80% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,227 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Pyramid Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Duncansville, Pennsylvania
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement

Living in Newport News

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$281k
Typical market rent
$1,593/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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