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Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) (Part-Time)

Pyramid Healthcare·Hammonton, New Jersey

$16 - $16/hr·Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 19 days ago
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About the role

The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for interacting with and supervising clients in treatment, assisting in the clinical and administrative teams to identify and serve client needs. This includes conducting mandatory bed checks, monitoring medication lines, and coordinating activities.

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

1st Shift

7:00am - 3:00pm - 32 hours per week - usually 1 weekend day included in weekly schedule

2nd shift

3:00pm-11:00pm - 32 hours per week - usually 1 weekend day included in weekly schedule

Pay

$16.00/hour

7:00am - 3:00pm - 1st Shift differentials: (Saturday and Sunday) $1.00

3:00pm -11:00pm - 2nd Shift differentials: (Monday - Friday) $1.00 (Saturday and Sunday) $1.50

11:00pm - 7:00am - 3rd Shift Differentials: (Monday - Sunday) $1.50

Why work with us?

We offer career advancement opportunities, including roles such as Behavioral Health Technician Leads, Behavioral Health Technician Supervisors, Transportation Supervisors, Case Coordinators, Administrative Assistants, Counselor Assistants, and more, contingent on additional education and experience. Positions are available at different locations and in different states.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Trains new staff on unit, program, and milieu.
  • Helps with upkeep of facility.
  • Assists clients with obtaining a sponsor.
  • 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

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

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

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with a preference for behavioral health or general healthcare experience. Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications are preferred.

  • high school
  • Communication
  • Record Keeping
  • Team Collaboration
  • Supervision
  • Treatment Planning
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Behavioral Health
  • Client Interaction
  • Facility Upkeep
  • Medication Monitoring
  • Activity Coordination
  • Training Staff
  • Intake Process
  • Transporting Clients
  • Search Procedures
  • Sponsor Assistance

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Referral Bonus Opportunities

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$16 - $16/hr
Location
Hammonton, New Jersey
Posted
Jul 8, 2026
Application
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Pyramid Healthcare

Welcome to Pyramid Healthcare. A premier provider of high quality, behavioral health care founded in 1999 and headquartered in central Pennsylvania, we operate over 80 facilities across the Commonwealth, New Jersey, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia and offer a full...

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TypePrivately Held
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