Behavioral Health Technician

Job overview

The Behavioral Health Technician role is onsite at an inpatient detox and residential facility in Aurora, CO. Compensation is described as competitive, but no numeric pay amount is specified. Avenues Recovery operates addiction treatment programs, including detox and residential care. The technician supports daily residential operations and helps maintain a positive recovery environment. The role also trains and supports the BHT team, monitors client engagement and compliance with facility procedures, and escalates concerns or crises to the Lead Behavioral Health Technician.

What you'll do

• Manage daily residential operations, including intake, supervision, events, transportation, food service, and medications
• train and support the BHT team
• escalate concerns and crises to the Lead Behavioral Health Technician
• support client engagement and morale
• ensure clients and staff follow facility rules, policies, and procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

behavioral health technician

addiction recovery

inpatient detox

residential care

client support

team training

aurora co

avenues recovery

full-time

high school diploma preferred

paid time off

401(k)

health insurance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• 401(k) with employer match
• potential eligibility for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
• disability options
• Employee Assistance Program
• flexible spending accounts
• optional legal coverage, pet insurance, and identity protection.

Why this role

Supports inpatient detox and residential addiction treatment operations.

About the employer

Avenues Recovery is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.