Behavioral Health Technician PRN

Pyramid Healthcare Inc; California (MD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to provide direct care and supervision for clients in treatment programs.

The role focuses on intake, medication observation, and coordinating client activities within outpatient and intensive outpatient settings. Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma or equivalent, experience in behavioral health or healthcare, and may hold CPR/AED/First Aid certifications.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complete the intake process with new clients into the program.
• Observe and document client self-administration of medication as applicable.
• Coordinate client activities
• Follow objectives of treatment plans and client-specific needs
• Evaluate behavioral and emotional needs of clients and provide responses including crisis intervention
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly physical environment
• Assist with the dietary needs of clients
• Complete all required trainings
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Behavioral health experience

General healthcare experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CPR, AED, and First Aid certification

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.

Our Behavioral Health Technician serves as a direct care role with a primary responsibility of interacting with and supervising clients in treatment. Pyramid Healthcare in California, Maryland, offers outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) for men and women with substance use disorders, mental health disorders, co-occurring disorders, and problem gambling. We also provide psychiatric services for clients who require medication management! Rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach, we strive to customize our treatment plans based on the needs of each client through groups or individual sessions, collaborating as needed to create comprehensive and individualized treatment plans.

Starting Hourly Rate: $15.00/hour before differentials!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete the intake process with new clients into the program
• Observe and document client self-administration of medication as applicable
• Coordinate client activities
• Follow objectives of treatment plans and client-specific needs
• Evaluate behavioral and emotional needs of clients and provide responses including crisis intervention
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly physical environment
• Assist with the dietary needs of clients
• Complete all required trainings
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

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

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.