Behavioral Health Tech: Residential Detox & Recovery

Avenues Recovery; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

401(k) with match

HRSA student loan repayment

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Life insurance & AD&D

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Medical and Dependent Care FSA

Optional: legal coverage

Pet insurance

Identity protection

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center is hiring Behavioral Health Technicians for our inpatient detox and residential facility in Aurora, CO. You will support daily operations, supervise residents, coordinate activities, and assist with meals and medications, under the guidance of the Lead BHT.

We value compassionate, patient-centered care. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, CPR certification preferred, and a commitment to recovery principles.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required or preferred.
• A valid driver's license and CPR certification preferred.
• If you are in recovery, a minimum one-year period of sustained sobriety is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all daily residential operations (intake, supervision, events, transportation, food service, medications etc.).
• Train and support BHT team in all operations and responsibilities.
• Escalate any concerns or crises to Lead Behavioral Health Technician.
• Oversee client engagement and morale, maintaining a warm and positive recovery environment.
• Ensure client and BHT compliance to all Avenues rules, policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Boundary setting

Recovery principles

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

CPR certification

Job description

Avenues Recovery Center is hiring Behavioral Health Technicians for our inpatient detox and residential facility in Aurora, CO. You will support daily operations, supervise residents, coordinate activities, and assist with meals and medications, under the guidance of the Lead BHT.

We value compassionate, patient-centered care. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, CPR certification preferred, and a commitment to recovery principles.