Lead Behavioral Health Technician – Recovery Operations

Avenues Recovery Center; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Accident

Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Long-Term Disability

Employer-Paid Life and AD&D

Long Term Care insurance

Legal Coverage

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Employer-Paid EAP

FSA Medical

Dependent Care FSA (DCF)

HRSA student loan repayment

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center at Lake Ariel operates a 40-bed residential program offering detox and inpatient rehab services. The role leads daily operations, supports the BHT team, and maintains a warm recovery environment for clients and staff.

Ideal candidates bring leadership, empathy, and integrity, with a strong commitment to recovery principles and client well-being in a high-support setting.

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 (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

Integrity

Driver's license

CPR Certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Avenues Recovery Center at Lake Ariel operates a 40-bed residential program offering detox and inpatient rehab services. The role leads daily operations, supports the BHT team, and maintains a warm recovery environment for clients and staff.

Ideal candidates bring leadership, empathy, and integrity, with a strong commitment to recovery principles and client well-being in a high-support setting.