Behavioral Health Technician - Paragon Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

Listed compensation

$20-$23/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

  • Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
  • Location: Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
  • Job Type: Full-Time (In-person)
  • Pay: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour

Overview

Paragon Behavioral Health Services, now part of the DTAC (Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers) family, is seeking compassionate and reliable Behavioral Health Technicians to support children, adolescents, and families in our community.

At Paragon, we are committed to creating a culture of excellence, collaboration, and purpose—delivering high-quality, individualized care that makes a lasting impact.

Why Join Paragon / DTAC

  • Collaborative, mission-driven team environment
  • Structured onboarding and hands-on training program
  • Strong focus on employee support and early success
  • Opportunity to work directly with children and families
  • Growth opportunities within a growing behavioral health organization

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides one-on-one therapeutic support to children and adolescents, implementing individualized treatment plans under clinical supervision. This role is essential in helping clients develop positive behaviors, coping skills, and social functioning in home and community settings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide one-on-one behavioral health services to children and adolescents
  • Implement individualized treatment goals and interventions
  • Collect behavioral data and track client progress
  • Model interventions and strategies for caregivers
  • Support development of appropriate social and behavioral skills
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Collaborate with supervisors and treatment team members
  • Participate in required training and maintain compliance standards
  • Represent the organization professionally in all interactions

Qualifications

Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and follow treatment plans

Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field (Psychology, Social Work, Education, etc.)
  • Bachelor’s degree in another field with at least 1 year of experience working with children or adolescents
  • Associate’s degree or 60 college credits with 3+ years of relevant experience

Requirements

  • Ability to obtain PA clearances (Criminal Background, FBI, Child Abuse)
  • Completion of required trainings prior to independent work
  • Commitment to compliance with state, federal, and organizational standards

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Time Off
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Referral Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Discount Programs

Work Location: This is an in-person position based in Wyomissing, PA. Candidates must be able to reliably commute.

If you are passionate about supporting youth and families and want to grow your career in behavioral health, we encourage you to apply and join the Paragon/DTAC team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DTAC and Paragon Behavioral Health Services are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining an inclusive workplace in accordance with all applicable laws.

Key Skills

Behavioral health supportTreatment plan implementationBehavioral data collectionCommunication skillsCrisis interventionSocial skills developmentCoping skills trainingCaregiver supportCompliance management

Psychology Career Context

Of the 40 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 70% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Psychology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.0 / 10 · above average in behavioral health tech rolesranked against 1,696 Behavioral Health Tech roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$42k–$48kPsychology median $37k (middle half $35k–$43k)68 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$46k in purchasing powerPennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychology listings in Pennsylvania225 active1,697 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 70% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Psychology pay trend−3.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,696 Behavioral Health Tech roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 18 employers

9
<$45k
9
$45k-50k
3
$52k
0
$55k-60k
2
$60k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
24%
Sign-on bonus
12%
Loan repayment
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Essentia Health · Duluth, Minnesota

$22.77-$33.86/hr
#2

Virtual Behavioral Health Technician

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$28-$33/hr
#3

Behavioral Health Technician

$16-$25/hr
#4

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+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Behavioral Health Tech roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,696 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers logo

About Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers

Mental Health Care
Milton, Pennsylvania
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program

Living in Wyomissing

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$331k
Typical market rent
$1,824/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.1
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 · Reading, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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