Compassionate Residential Behavioral Health Technician (Detox)

Avenues Recovery Center; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with employer match

HRSA student loan repayment

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and AD&D

Short- and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

FSA

Optional benefits: legal coverage, pet

Identity protection

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center is hiring Behavioral Health Technicians for our inpatient detox and residential facility in Aurora, CO. You will manage daily operations, supervise staff, and help maintain a positive recovery environment for residents.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification preferred, and strong leadership with empathetic communication. A recovery-friendly, supportive team culture awaits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or preferred.
• 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 modelling recovery principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily residential operations ( Intake, supervision, meals, transportation, medications ).
• 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

CPR certification

Job description

Avenues Recovery Center is hiring Behavioral Health Technicians for our inpatient detox and residential facility in Aurora, CO. You will manage daily operations, supervise staff, and help maintain a positive recovery environment for residents.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification preferred, and strong leadership with empathetic communication. A recovery-friendly, supportive team culture awaits.