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Behavioral Health Technician Trainer
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What they do
A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$37,021 / year median in Pennsylvania
+8% projected growth
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:
The BHT Trainer is responsible for facilitating Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) onboarding, coordinating training schedules, conducting competency evaluations, and supporting workforce development initiatives at the facility level. This role promotes consistency in training delivery, supports employee development, and assists with ensuring staff are prepared to provide safe, effective, and recovery-oriented client care.
Address:
420 Supreme Court East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
Pay:
$17
•$19
Shift:
Monday
•Friday 7:00am
•3:00pm Why work with us? Career Opportunities! There are job growth opportunities into Behavioral Health Technician Lead, Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor, Behavioral Health Technician Manager, Medical Technicians, Certified Peer Recovery Specialists, Transportation Supervisor, Counselor Assistant, Counselor, LPN, Executive Director, and various other potential opportunities!
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with facility and regional leadership to identify training and development needs. Facilitate Behavioral Health Technician onboarding and other training programs as assigned. Conduct competency evaluations and skills validations for Behavioral Health Technicians. Coordinate and monitor training enrollments, schedules, materials, equipment, and training resources. Maintain accurate records of trainee attendance, progress, competency evaluations, and training completion. Review, test, and provide feedback regarding onboarding and training materials. Maintain a repository of training materials, competency tools, and educational resources. Conduct employee surveys, observations, and interviews to evaluate training effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement. Remain current on organizational policies, procedures, and best practices and serve as a resource to trainees during training sessions. Participate in workgroups, performance improvement initiatives, and organizational development activities. Collaborate with BHT departments and training staff to promote consistent delivery of training materials and onboarding practices across company locations. Must exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality with regard to all company information. Completion of all required trainings as designated by the company and accreditation/licensing entities. Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree preferred. One (1) to two (2) years of experience in a residential drug and alcohol treatment setting preferred.
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, organizational, and time-management skills. Ability to create a positive learning environment and support employee engagement and retention. Ability to effectively facilitate classroom, virtual, and hands-on training experiences. Demonstrates professionalism, leadership, discretion, and confidentiality. Ability to engage trainees and adjust training approaches based on learner needs and comprehension. Ability to collaborate effectively with BHT departments, facility leadership, and training staff to ensure consistency in training delivery. Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and sound judgment. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands to handle objects, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, twist, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 25 pounds and seldom carry up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment This position operates in behavioral health, residential treatment, healthcare, office, and training environments. Local travel may be required based on operational needs, and employees may be required to provide their own transportation. Employees may interact with individuals experiencing psychiatric, behavioral health, substance use, or crisis-related situations and may encounter exposure to viruses, diseases, infections, and emotionally sensitive or traumatic situations during the course of providing services. Compensation This position may be subject to state or local wage transparency requirements. Where required by law, a compensation range will be provided. For candidates applying in jurisdictions with such requirements, the applicable range will be disclosed either in this posting or during the interview process. Please note that compensation may vary depending on factors such as geographic location, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. To inquire about the salary range for your specific location, please contact our recruitment team.
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.