Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) – Residential Substance Use Treatment

 

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.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about helping others, interested in behavioral health, and want to be part of a team supporting individuals on their recovery journey, we'd like to hear from you!

Apply today to explore full-time and part-time Behavioral Health Technician opportunities at Pyramid Healthcare's Ridgeview program!