Behavioral Health Technician: Wilderness Therapy & Youth Recovery

Red Oak Recovery Center; Leicester (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Red Oak Recovery Center in Leicester, NC is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support young adults in a wilderness-based recovery program. The role involves working with an integrated treatment team to provide compassionate care, guide therapeutic groups, and help clients follow a structured schedule of education, sports, meditation, yoga and adventure activities.

Responsibilities include leading overnight adventures, ensuring client safety, and maintaining a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work 7 ½ consecutive days on shift followed by 6 ½ days off.
• Must have a high school diploma (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an integrative treatment team implementing compassionate clinical care
• Facilitate therapeutic interventions, process groups, mindfulness sessions and educational groups
• Help clients navigate an interactive schedule which includes education, sports, meditation, yoga and adventure activities
• Lead clients on overnight adventure activities (hiking, camping, canoeing)
• Provide a high level of physical and emotional safety to our clients

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Red Oak Recovery Center in Leicester, NC is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support young adults in a wilderness-based recovery program. The role involves working with an integrated treatment team to provide compassionate care, guide therapeutic groups, and help clients follow a structured schedule of education, sports, meditation, yoga and adventure activities.

Responsibilities include leading overnight adventures, ensuring client safety, and maintaining a supportive environment.