Lead Behavioral Health Technician

Pyramid Healthcare; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Lead Behavioral Health Technician in Newport News to support individuals in their recovery journey. The role involves providing direct care, leading a team, and ensuring a safe environment. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and previous experience in behavioral health settings, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a behavioral health or residential treatment setting preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the intake process for new clients.
• Providing leadership and support to Behavioral Health Technicians during shifts.
• Ensuring a structured and therapeutic environment, including crisis intervention.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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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.

Join Our Team – Lead Behavioral Health Technician

Pyramid Healthcare | Newport News, VA

Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Full-Time (Three 12-Hour Shifts per Week)

Pyramid Healthcare in Newport News is seeking a Lead Behavioral Health Technician to join our dedicated team. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing direct support and guidance to individuals on their recovery journey while also supporting a team of technicians in delivering high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities

As a Lead Behavioral Health Technician, you will play a vital role in maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for clients. Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the intake process for new clients.
• Providing leadership and support to Behavioral Health Technicians during shifts.
• Communicating effectively with staff through verbal and written logs.
• Offering client support and actively listening to their treatment needs.
• Ensuring a structured and therapeutic environment, including crisis intervention.
• Coordinating and facilitating activities such as lectures, recreation, and group meetings.
• Conducting mandatory bed checks and completing detailed shift reports.
• Participating in shift changes, team meetings, and company meetings.
• Monitoring adherence to client schedules and treatment plans.
• Supervising the medication line process.
• Transporting clients to meetings, appointments, and recreational activities.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in a behavioral health or residential treatment setting strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
  
  

If you are passionate about behavioral healthcare and ready to take on a leadership role in supporting individuals in recovery, we encourage you to apply today!

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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