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Pyramid Healthcare
Quakertown, Pennsylvania

Behavioral Health Technician Full Time 2nd Shift

Behavioral Health TechIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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.

Posted 1mo ago

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 (Full-Time, 2nd Shift)
  • Location: Quakertown Facility
  • Address: 2705 North Old Bethlehem Pike

Job Summary

Pyramid Healthcare is committed to providing the highest quality of care to our clients. Our focus on client-centered care positions us as leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery, and eating disorder treatment.

As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will play an essential role in delivering residential and outpatient treatment services.

This direct care position is primarily responsible for interacting with and supervising clients in treatment, assisting both clinical and administrative teams to identify and meet client needs.

Pay: $15.00/hour before shift differentials.

Available Shifts

2nd Shift: 3 PM - 11 PM

Shift Differentials

  • 1st Shift (Saturday and Sunday): +$1.00
  • 2nd Shift (Monday - Friday): +$1.00
  • 2nd Shift (Saturday and Sunday): +$1.50
  • 3rd Shift (Monday - Friday): +$1.50
  • 3rd Shift (Saturday and Sunday): +$1.50

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist with the intake process for new clients entering the program.
  • Communicate effectively with staff through verbal and written logs, ensuring detailed client documentation.
  • Listen to clients regarding all aspects of treatment while maintaining 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 that the client schedule is adhered to daily.
  • Support interventions with clients as needed.
  • Follow the objectives outlined in treatment plans.
  • Monitor the medication line and assist with medication administration as applicable.
  • Transport clients to meetings and recreational activities.
  • Conduct searches of clients upon their return to the facility.
  • Monitor clients for hygiene and medical needs.
  • Uphold therapeutic boundaries and adhere to the staff code of ethics.
  • Evaluate clients' behavioral and emotional needs, providing constructive input.
  • Distribute client snacks as needed.
  • Train new staff on unit procedures, program expectations, and milieu management.
  • Assist with the upkeep and cleanliness of the facility.
  • Help clients in obtaining a sponsor for their recovery journey.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Experience in drug and alcohol or 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 daily treatment schedules, and providing direct care in a residential or outpatient setting. They also handle client documentation, crisis intervention, and support clinical teams in meeting client needs.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license. Previous experience in drug and alcohol or mental health treatment is preferred, and applicants must pass background checks and drug screenings.

Key Skills

Intake ProcessingPatient SupervisionCase Management SupportFacility Maintenance

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 65% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.0% 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)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs · 14 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
35%
Sign-on bonus
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,305 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Quakertown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$406k
Typical market rent
$1,824/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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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