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Pyramid Healthcare
Behavioral Health Technician
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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.
$35,516 / year median in West Virginia
+16% 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. At Pyramid Healthcare Martinsburg Inpatient in Hedgesville we specialize in Substance Use Disorder treatment. Pyramid Healthcare Inc has been in operations since 1999 and currently operate over 80 programs in 8 different states, offering a full continuum of high-quality behavioral health care for individuals suffering from substance use disorders, mental health concerns, and other behavioral health issues. The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) plays an essential role in the delivery of residential and outpatient treatment services by providing direct supervision, support, and engagement with clients in treatment. BHTs assist clinical and administrative teams in monitoring client behavior, supporting daily activities, and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. When working as the BHT Driver, employees also provide safe client transportation to and from treatment-related appointments, activities, and designated locations while maintaining appropriate supervision and documentation standards.