Behavioral Health Technician Full Time

Pyramid Healthcare

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Joppa, Maryland

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct care by interacting with and supervising clients in an inpatient treatment setting. Responsibilities include managing the intake process, documenting client activities, and assisting with medication administration and crisis intervention.

Qualifications

Pyramid Healthcare is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician to directly care for and supervise clients in their Joppa Inpatient program. This role involves client interaction, documentation, medication observation, and crisis intervention. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and experience in behavioral health or healthcare is preferred, along with CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.

Job Description

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:

Our Behavioral Health Technician serves in a direct care role with the primary responsibility of interacting with and supervising clients in treatment. Located in Harford County, Maryland, our Joppa Inpatient program provides treatment paths for both men and women for substance use disorders, methamphetamine and other stimulant use, co-occurring disorders, and has a methadone maintenance program for opioid addiction. Under a passionate leadership team, Pyramid Healthcare in Harford offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare for psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc., defined by supportive environments that provide patients with the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges and allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

Pay:

$15/hour before shift differentials

Shift Options:

  • 2nd shift: 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Tuesday - Saturday

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Complete the intake process with new clients into the program
  • Maintain client documentation
  • Observe and document client self-administration of medication as applicable
  • Coordinate client activities
  • Follow the objectives of treatment plans and client-specific needs
  • Evaluate the behavioral and emotional needs of clients and provide responses, including crisis intervention
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly physical environment
  • Assist with the dietary needs of clients
  • Complete all required training
  • Other duties as assigned

License, Education, & Experience:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Prefer behavioral health experience or general healthcare experience
  • Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification 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.

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

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 continuum of mental health, substance use and and recovery services for adults and teens. Our dedicated admissions representatives are available to schedule confidential assessments and admissions, recommend appropriate treatment options, assist with insurance verification and facilitate complimentary transportation to and from our detoxification and inpatient program locations. Our facilities are accredited by CARF or The Joint Commission and staffed by licensed and qualified professionals.
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