Behavioral Health Technician - Paragon Behavioral Health
Listed compensation
$20-$23/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.0 / 10 · above average in behavioral health tech roles | ranked against 1,696 Behavioral Health Tech roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $42k–$48k | Psychology median $37k (middle half $35k–$43k)68 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$46k in purchasing power | Pennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychology listings in Pennsylvania | 225 active | 1,697 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 70% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Psychology pay trend | −3.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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