Behavioral Health Technician (1st Shift)
Listed compensation
$17/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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) – Full-Time Days
- Silvermist Poconos with Pyramid Healthcare – Lake Ariel, PA
- $17/hour
- Full-Time | Day Shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
About the Role
Silvermist Poconos with Pyramid Healthcare is seeking dedicated and compassionate Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) to join our team on the day shift. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting clients throughout their recovery journey by fostering a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.
We believe recovery is a right, not a privilege, and are committed to providing individualized, evidence-based care that empowers clients to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Key Responsibilities
- Support daily treatment programming and client engagement
- Assist with client intakes and admissions process
- Maintain accurate documentation and communication logs
- Monitor client safety, including bed checks and adherence to schedules
- Provide crisis intervention and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment
- Facilitate or assist with group activities and programming
- Monitor medication line and observe for safety/medical concerns
- Conduct searches as required
- Follow treatment plans and support client interventions
- Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to ethical standards
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required
Valid Driver’s License Preferred
- Previous behavioral health or mental health experience is a plus (entry-level candidates encouraged to apply)
- Experience facilitating groups or activities preferred
- What We’re Looking For
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to remain calm and effective in crisis situations
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality
- Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to quality care
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
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.
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Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 55% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$35k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $36k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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