Lead Behavioral Health Technician — Detox & Residential

Avenues Recovery Center; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Med

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center in Fort Wayne, IN is hiring a Lead Behavioral Health Technician for our Detox and Residential facility. You will oversee daily residential operations, supervise the BHT team, and ensure a warm, supportive recovery environment for clients.

We value strong leadership, empathy, and a commitment to recovery principles. A high school diploma or GED is required, with CPR certification preferred and a valid driver's license. Join our dedicated team and help transform lives.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 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.

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

CPR certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Avenues Recovery Center in Fort Wayne, IN is hiring a Lead Behavioral Health Technician for our Detox and Residential facility. You will oversee daily residential operations, supervise the BHT team, and ensure a warm, supportive recovery environment for clients.

We value strong leadership, empathy, and a commitment to recovery principles. A high school diploma or GED is required, with CPR certification preferred and a valid driver's license. Join our dedicated team and help transform lives.