BH Tech Lead

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.

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Lead – Outpatient

📍 Jacksonville, NC

💰 $18–$19 per hour (based on experience)

🕒 Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM | On-Call Required

About The Role

Pyramid Healthcare is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Lead for our outpatient program in Jacksonville, NC. This is a leadership role for an experienced BHT who wants to support staff, coordinate daily operations, and ensure high-quality client care in a structured outpatient setting.

If you have behavioral health experience and want to step into a lead role with growth potential, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support Behavioral Health Technicians during assigned shifts
• Provide coaching, guidance, and training to BHT staff
• Communicate client updates and shift handoffs to ensure continuity of care
• Assist with scheduling and staffing coverage
• Support new client intake and orientation
• Document client progress, incidents, and daily logs accurately
• Observe and document medication self-administration per protocol
• Coordinate and supervise therapeutic activities and programming
• Respond to behavioral crises and ensure client safety
• Maintain a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment
• Assist clients with daily living needs and dietary support
• Complete required trainings and maintain regulatory compliance
• Perform additional duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• 1 year experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, mental health, or healthcare
  
  

Preferred

• 2 years behavioral health experience
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
• Prior leadership or charge experience
  
  

Skills

• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to handle crisis situations calmly and professionally
• Knowledge of HIPAA and regulatory compliance standards
• Team leadership and problem-solving abilities
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the day
• Lift up to 50 lbs and assist clients as needed
• Frequent use of hands and arms; occasional bending, kneeling, and crouching
  
  

Work Environment

• Outpatient clinical behavioral health setting
• Moderate noise level and client interaction
• Possible exposure to infectious diseases and psychiatric emergencies
• Local travel may be required; reliable transportation needed
  
  

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.