Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) – Residential Substance Use Treatment

Pyramid Healthcare

United States

On-site

USD 21,000 - 29,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Pyramid Healthcare's Ridgeview program is seeking compassionate Behavioral Health Technicians to join our residential substance use treatment team in Gibsonia, PA. You will help create a safe, structured environment and support clients in their recovery journey.

We offer both full-time and part-time opportunities with shift differentials to enhance pay. This role emphasizes direct client support, collaboration with clinical staff, and ongoing professional development within behavioral healthcare.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
Experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, mental health, residential care, or human services preferred.
Valid driver's license preferred but not required.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries with diverse clients.

Responsibilities

Welcome and support clients during admission and throughout their residential stay.
Provide daily supervision, guidance, and encouragement to clients in treatment.
Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic residential environment.
Support clients with daily schedules, treatment goals, and group activities.
Monitor client well-being and report concerns to the care team.
Assist with crisis intervention, de-escalation, and safety procedures.
Complete shift documentation and logs.
Assist with medication processes and transporting clients to meetings as needed.
Collaborate with clinical and residential staff to support engagement and continuity of care.

Skills

Strong communication

Team-oriented

Problem solving

Dependable

Interpersonal skills

Boundary setting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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) – Residential Substance Use Treatment

Location: Pyramid Healthcare – Ridgeview
4447 Gibsonia Road, Gibsonia, PA

Pay: $15.00 per hour, plus applicable shift differentials

Employment Type: Full-Time and Part-Time Available

Make a Difference in Someone's Recovery Journey

Pyramid Healthcare's Ridgeview program is seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) to join our residential substance use disorder treatment team.

As a Behavioral Health Technician, you'll play an important role in supporting individuals as they work toward recovery. You'll help create a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment while encouraging clients to remain engaged in their treatment and recovery goals.

Whether you have previous experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, residential care, or human services, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while growing your career in the behavioral healthcare field.

Schedule Options

Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available! We offer scheduling flexibility within the following available shifts:

7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Saturday and Sunday
3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.: Available seven days a week

Scheduling flexibility:

Part-Time: Up to 32 hours per week.
Full-Time: Up to 40 hours per week.
Open to discussing different combinations of available shifts based on program needs and candidate availability.
Weekend availability is needed for these positions, depending on the schedule selected.

Shift Differentials

In addition to the $15.00 base hourly rate, eligible shifts offer additional hourly pay:

Shift
Additional Pay

Saturday & Sunday, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
+$1.00/hr

Monday – Friday, 3 p.m. – 11 p.m.
+$1.00/hr

Saturday & Sunday, 3 p.m. – 11 p.m.
+$1.50/hr

What You’ll Do

Welcome and support clients during the admission process and throughout their residential treatment stay.
Provide daily supervision, guidance, and encouragement to individuals receiving substance use disorder treatment.
Help maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic residential environment.
Support clients with daily schedules, treatment plan goals, recovery activities, group meetings, and recreation.
Monitor client well-being and observe and report behavioral or clinical concerns to the appropriate team members.
Assist with crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and de-escalation when needed.
Complete accurate shift documentation, client logs, bed checks, and shift handoffs.
Monitor medication lines and assist with maintaining an organized medication process.
Assist with transporting clients to approved recovery meetings and activities when needed and when appropriately authorized.
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and follow established safety procedures and program policies.
Collaborate with clinical and residential staff to support client engagement and continuity of care.
Assist with facility upkeep and other daily program responsibilities.

What You’ll Need

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, mental health, residential care, or human services preferred.
Valid driver’s license preferred, but not required.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Dependable, team‑oriented approach and a genuine interest in helping others.

Why Join Pyramid Healthcare?

Full-time and part-time scheduling opportunities.
Additional hourly pay through applicable shift differentials.
Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
401(k) with company match. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled at 6% of pay, with a potential employer match of up to 3.5%.
No-cost virtual urgent care, primary care, and mental health services through First Stop Health for eligible employees.
Employee Assistance Program, including up to four free counseling sessions per person, per issue.
UKG Wallet access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday.
Employee discounts on products, services, and memberships.

Employment Requirements: Candidates selected for hire must successfully complete a criminal background check, drug screening, and any required state clearances.

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.

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