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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

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 24m 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 policies and procedures.

Requirements

Candidates should possess 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

Addiction Treatment Career Context

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).

Of the 40 active Addiction Treatment listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

What does the Addiction Treatment market look like in Colorado?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$40k–$44kAddiction Treatment median $47k (middle half $41k–$53k)26 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$40k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Addiction Treatment listings in Colorado45 active1,599 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 78% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentUS healthcare professional listings: 5% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 13% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Addiction Treatment pay trend−2.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 19 employers
7
<$40k
13
$40k-50k
3
$52k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
25%
Sign-on bonus
19%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Behavioral Health Technician

Discovery Behavioral Health · Fairfax, Virginia

$16-$25/hr
#2

Behavioral Health Tech IV

Koniag Government Services · Crow Agency, Montana

$22-$25/hr
#3

Behavioral Health Associate I

$20-$25/hr
#4

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Detox Program

$20-$24/hr
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Behavioral Health Tech roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,580 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
Short- and long-term disability options
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Living in Denver

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$556k
Typical market rent
$1,855/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

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

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