Lead Behavioral Health Technician - Inpatient Recovery

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance and AD&D

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center is seeking Behavioral Health Technicians for its inpatient detox and residential facility in Aurora, CO. Join a nationwide network dedicated to evidence-based clinical care and compassionate support for clients in recovery.

We value leaders with warmth and boundaries, ready to maintain a positive environment and ensure safety and compliance across shift operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 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 (Intake, supervision, events, transportation, food service, medications).
• Train and support BHT team in operations and responsibilities.
• Escalate any concerns or crises to Lead Behavioral Health Technician.
• Oversee client engagement and morale, maintaining a warm recovery environment.
• Ensure client and BHT compliance with Avenues rules, policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Boundary setting

Education

High School diploma or GED

CPR certification

Job description

Avenues Recovery Center is seeking Behavioral Health Technicians for its inpatient detox and residential facility in Aurora, CO. Join a nationwide network dedicated to evidence-based clinical care and compassionate support for clients in recovery.

We value leaders with warmth and boundaries, ready to maintain a positive environment and ensure safety and compliance across shift operations.