Behavioral Health Technician Full Time

Pyramid Healthcare•Gibsonia, PA

21d•$15

About The Position

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: Pyramid Healthcare is a national leader in Behavioral Healthcare. We are very proud to operate a residential Substance Use Disorder treatment center in Gibsonia for young adults. We are currently seeking Behavioral Health Technicians to support our clients and staff. The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is an integral part of our clients’ well-being and our daily operations. The BHT is the frontline support for our clients, going through every motion of the day with them. If you are seeking a rewarding career where you’ll make a positive impact on others, then this could be the opportunity for you. We invite you to review the job description, and if interested, apply for this amazing opportunity! This position requires weekend work. Pay: $15 before shift differentials. Shift Options: 1st shift: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm or 2nd shift: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm or 3rd shift: 11:00 pm - 7:00 am, usually including 1 weekend day in the weekly schedule. 1st Shift differentials: (Saturday and Sunday) $1.00 2nd Shift differentials: (Monday - Friday) $1.00 (Saturday and Sunday) $1.50 3rd Shift Differentials: (Monday - Friday) $1.50 (Saturday and Sunday) $1.50

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Drug and Alcohol/Mental Health experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

Assist with the intake process for new clients into the program.
Communicate with staff either verbally or in written communication logs, and be responsible for detailed client logs.
Listen to clients concerning all areas of treatment and maintain a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for clients, including crisis intervention.
Coordinate activities including lectures, recreation, and meetings.
Conduct mandatory bed checks as required per department and complete the bed-check sheet for shift reporting.
Attend shift changes, team meetings, and company meetings.
Ensure the client schedule is being followed daily.
Assist with interventions with clients.
Follow the objectives of treatment plans.
Monitor the medication line.
Transport clients to meetings and recreation.
Be responsible for conducting searches of clients when they return to the facility.
Monitor treatment for necessary hygiene and medical needs.
Uphold therapeutic boundaries and the staff code of ethics.
Evaluate the behavioral and emotional needs of clients and provide input.
Distribute client snacks as needed.
Train new staff on the unit, program, and milieu.
Help with the upkeep of the facility.
Assist clients with obtaining a sponsor.
Other duties as assigned.