Behavioral Health Technician

Avenues Recovery; Lake Ariel (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center at Lake Ariel is hiring Behavioral Health Technicians to support residents through detox and inpatient rehab, fostering a safe, compassionate recovery environment. You will help with daily routines and provide stable, empathetic contact for clients on their recovery journeys.

Join a residential team focused on dignity, boundaries, and collaboration with primary therapists. Prioritize client engagement, safety, and adherence to program rules to help individuals achieve

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• One year of experience in recovery field.
• Valid driver's license and CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all daily residential operations (i.e. 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

Warm personality

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Who We Are

Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with 18 locations across 8 states. With an unrivaled, evidence - based clinical curriculum and highly individualized care, Avenues continues to set new standards in the world of addiction treatment. Our programs - spanning detox, residential, PHP, IOP and outpatient services - have transformed the lives of thousands to date. But our secret superpower is our people. If you are a talented, passionate clinician looking to make a real difference in the recovery community, the Avenues family warmly welcomes you!

Now Hiring BHTs at Avenues Recovery in Lake Ariel!

What You'll Do

• Manage all daily residential operations (i.e. 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

What We're Looking For

• High School diploma or GED preferred


• One year of experience in recovery feild


• Valid driver's license and CPR certification preferred


• If in recovery, a minimum one-year period of sustained sobriety is required.


• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills


• Warm, empathetic personality with ability to set firm boundaries


• Dignified, honest character which models recovery principles

Where You'll Work

Avenues Recovery Center at Lake Ariel is a 60 - bed residential facility offering drug and alcohol detox and inpatient rehabilitation services. Nestled on 5.19 acres of the beautiful Poconos mountains, this homey yet modern establishment provides the ideal setting for clients to cleanse themselves of all harmful substances and embark on their journey to sustained recovery. With round-the-clock supervision and care, our clients' every need is met with dignity and compassion before it arises. Our dedicated staff include skilled primary therapists and clinicians, nurse practitioners, addictions counselors and behavioral health technicians - all of whom help to create a warm, accepting, and non-judgmental atmosphere which fost...