Behavioral Health Technician (Per Diem/PRN)

Pyramid Healthcare; Hammonton (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician to provide essential support in residential and outpatient treatment services. This entry-level role involves direct interaction with clients, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment while assisting clinical teams. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to client care. Join a supportive organization that values integrity, dedication, and collaboration, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in mental health care, this role is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition Programs

Referral Bonus Opportunities

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Behavioral health or general healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with intake process and client supervision.
• Communicate with staff and maintain client logs.
• Coordinate activities and uphold therapeutic boundaries.

Skills

Behavioral Health Experience

Crisis Intervention

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Client Supervision

Education

High School Diploma

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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

An essential role in the delivery of residential and outpatient treatment services. Direct care position with a primary responsibility of interacting with and supervising clients in treatment. Assists in the clinical and administrative teams to identify and serve client needs.

Shift Options

7:00am - 3:00pm

3:00pm - 11:00pm

11:00pm - 7:00am

Pay

$16/hr before shift differentials

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with intake process with new clients into program.
• Communicates with staff either verbally or in written communication logs, responsible for detail client logs.
• Listens to clients concerning all areas of treatment, maintains safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for clients including crisis intervention.
• Coordinates activities including lectures, recreation, and meetings.
• Mandatory bed checks conducted as required per department, complete bed-check sheet for shift reporting.
• Attends shift change, Team meetings and Company meetings.
• Ensures client schedule is being followed daily.
• Assisting with interventions with clients.
• Follows objectives of treatment plans.
• Monitor medication line.
• Transports clients to meetings and recreation.
• Responsible for conducting searches of clients when they return back to the facility.
• Monitors treatment for necessary hygiene and medical needs.
• Upholds Therapeutic Boundaries and Staff Code of Ethics.
• Evaluates behavioral and emotional needs of clients and provides input.
• Distributing client snacks as needed.
• Trains new staff on unit, program, and milieu.
• Helps with upkeep of facility. Assists clients with obtaining a sponsor.
• Complete required trainings and mandatory training hours.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications Licensure, Education, & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Prefer behavioral health experience or general healthcare experience
• Current CPR, AED and First Aid, preferred
  
  

Technical Competencies

• Capable of role modeling to the clients.
• Helps to maintain a strong clinical program.
• Staff able to work together to effectively meet the needs of the clients.
• Maintains positive relationship with clients.
• Complete required trainings mandatory trainings hours.
• Strong skills in D&A and mental health treatment.
• A working knowledge of HIPAA, Licensing, DDAP, DHS, and CARF regulations.
  
  

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: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.

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

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  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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