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Avenues Recovery
Denver, Colorado

Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

Listed compensation

$19-$21/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 56m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Who We Are

Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with 21 locations across 7 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!

Now Hiring Behavioral Health Technicians for our inpatient detox and residential facility in Aurora, CO!

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

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:

  • Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Eligibility for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
  • Short- and long-term disability options
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Medical and Dependent Care FSA
  • Optional benefits including legal coverage, pet insurance, and identity protection

Join our growing team and discover the magic here at Avenues!

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician manages daily residential operations, including intake, supervision, and medication administration. They also support the BHT team and ensure client compliance with facility rules and policies.

Requirements

Candidates should have strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a warm, empathetic personality. A high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and CPR certification are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Residential operations managementIntake processingClient supervisionMedication managementTeam leadershipCrisis escalationConflict resolutionBoundary settingRecovery support

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$42k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $40k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 17 employers

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<$40k
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$40k-45k
9
$45k-50k
1
$52k
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$59k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
38%
Sign-on bonus
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Behavioral Health Technician at Hill (83693)

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$26.91-$28.58/hr
#2

Behavioral Health Technician - Bachelor's Degree in Psychology (83704)

Centurion Health · Zephyrhills, Florida

$25/hr
#3

Behavioral Health Technician (Greenbrook)

$22-$24/hr
#4

Behavioral Health Tech II - Swing

$21-$24/hr
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,305 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Denver

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$560k
Typical market rent
$1,881/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Avenues Recovery

Mental Health Care
Lakewood, New Jersey
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Generous paid time off
401(k) with employer match
HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment eligibility
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
Short- and long-term disability options
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)