Behavioral Health Technician; 2nd Shift

Lake Ariel Facility Behavioral Health Technicians

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.

Silver mist Poconos, part of Pyramid Healthcare, is seeking a Full-Time Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join our team on 2nd shift
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The BHT plays an important role in creating a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for clients receiving behavioral health and substance use treatment. You will work closely with clients throughout their daily treatment programming, provide support and encouragement, and help maintain a structured environment that promotes recovery.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping others and wants to build experience in the behavioral health and addiction treatment field.
Previous behavioral health experience is preferred but not required.

Full-Time, 2nd Shift

3:00 PM-11:00 PM

$17.00/hour

Up to $1.50/hour shift differential, depending on the shift worked

• Assist with the intake process for new clients entering the program.
• Positively engage with clients and provide support throughout their treatment experience.
• Maintain accurate and detailed client logs and shift communication records.
• Listen to and respond appropriately to client concerns and needs.
• Help maintain a safe, orderly, and therapeutic environment.
• Assist with crisis intervention and client interventions as appropriate.
• Coordinate and support client activities and programming.
• Ensure clients follow their daily treatment schedules.
• Support and reinforce treatment plan objectives.
• Conduct required bed checks and accurately complete shift documentation.
• Monitor medication lines and assist with maintaining an organized medication process.
• Conduct searches during intake or when otherwise required by program policy.
• Monitor clients for safety and medical needs and promptly communicate concerns to clinical or medical staff.
• Maintain appropriate therapeutic boundaries and follow the Staff Code of Ethics.
• Communicate effectively with the treatment team and other staff members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Previous mental health, substance use, behavioral health, or residential treatment experience preferred, but not required
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• Experience facilitating groups or activities is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during challenging or crisis situations.
• Strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Reliable, organized, flexible, and adaptable.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

At Pyramid Healthcare, we believe recovery is possible for everyone. Our team members play an important role in creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can focus on treatment, personal growth, and long-term recovery.

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