Behavioral Health Technician Lead

Pyramid Healthcare Inc; East Stroudsburg (Monroe County); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a Lead Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) in East Stroudsburg, PA to guide clients in their recovery journey. You will work with a dedicated team of behavioral health professionals to provide client-centered care for adults with substance use disorders and mental health needs.

The role involves intake support, documenting client progress, crisis intervention, and coordinating program activities.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Experience in Drug and Alcohol/Mental Health settings preferred.
• Experience facilitating process groups and family sessions is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with intake for new clients into the program.
• Maintain thorough client logs and communicate with staff in written or verbal form.
• Provide crisis intervention and ensure a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Coordinate lectures, recreation, and meetings for client engagement.
• Monitor bed checks, daily schedules, and shift reporting.

Skills

High school diploma

Valid driver’s license

Experience in Drug and Alcohol/Mental

Group/family sessions facilitation

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.

Summary:

Pyramid Healthcare at East Stroudsburg is committed to offering comprehensive and robust treatment options to adults struggling with Substance Use Disorders. A focus on client-centered care establishes our facility as a respected leader in addiction treatment in Pennsylvania. Under a passionate leadership team and committed support staff, we assist our clients in reclaiming freedom. We are currently seeking a Lead Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to collaborate with our amazing team of behavioral healthcare professionals and guide our clients in their recovery journey.

Pay: $16/hr

Shift:

1st Shift 7:00am - 3:00pm

2nd Shift 3:00pm - 11:00pm

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the intake process for new clients into the program.
• Communicate with staff either verbally or in written communication logs, responsible for detailed client logs.
• Listen to clients concerning all areas of treatment and maintain a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for clients, including crisis intervention.
• Coordinate activities including lectures, recreation, and meetings.
• Conduct mandatory bed checks as required per department and complete the bed-check sheet for shift reporting.
• Attend shift change, team meetings, and company meetings.
• Ensure the client schedule is being followed daily.
• Assist with interventions with clients.
• Follow objectives of treatment plans.
• Transport clients to meetings and recreation.
• Conduct searches of clients when they return to the facility.
• Monitor treatment for necessary hygiene and medical needs.
• Uphold Therapeutic Boundaries and Staff Code of Ethics.
• Evaluate behavioral and emotional needs of clients and provide input.
• Distribute client snacks as needed.
• Train new staff on unit, program, and milieu.
• Help with upkeep of the facility.
• Assist clients with obtaining a sponsor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience in Drug and Alcohol/Mental Health.
• Experience facilitating process groups and family sessions.

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.

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.