What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician position at Avenues Recovery?
- Who We Are
Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with thirteen locations across five states. With an unrivaled, evidence - based clinical curriculum and highly individualized care, Avenues continues to set new standards in the world of addiction treatment. Our programs - spanning detox, residential, PHP, IOP and outpatient services - have transformed the lives of thousands to date. But our secret superpower is our people. If you are a talented, passionate clinician looking to make a real difference in the recovery community, the Avenues family warmly welcomes you!
What You'll Do
- 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
What We're Looking For
- 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 
Now hiring BHTs for all shifts!
Where you'll work
Avenues Recovery Center at Lake Ariel is a 40 - bed residential facility offering drug and alcohol
detox and inpatient rehabilitation services. Nestled on 5.19 acres of the beautiful Poconos
mountains, this homey yet modern establishment provides the ideal setting for clients to cleanse
themselves of all harmful substances and embark on their journey to sustained recovery. With
round-the-clock supervision and care, our clients' every need is met with dignity and compassion
before it arises. Our dedicated staff include skilled primary therapists and clinicians, nurse
practitioners, addictions counselors and behavioral health technicians - all of whom help to create a
warm, accepting, and non-judgmental atmosphere which fosters openness and healing.
- Why Join Us?
Avenues features a rich, enjoyable workplace culture where each employee is valued and greatness is pursued. We support our employees unconditionally, and work to provide them with every resource they need to excel! Aside from generous PTO and compensation, when you join the Avenues family you'll be eligible for the following benefits package:
- 401K with 100% 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
- LifeTime Benefit Term Insurance with Long Term Care
- Legal Coverage
- Pet Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Medical
- Dependent Care FSA (DCF)
Join our growing team and discover the magic here at Avenues!
Apply today!
