Lead Behavioral Health Technician
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- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
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Job Description
Who We Are
Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with eighteen
locations across seven 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 a Lead Behavioral Health Technician for our Detox and Residential treatment facility, opening in Indianapolis, IN.
What You'll Do
- Manage all daily residential operations (i. e. Intake, supervision, events, transportation, food
- 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, fulfilling workplace culture where each person 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 employer match
- Eligible for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment
- 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!
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Key Responsibilities
The Lead Behavioral Health Technician manages daily residential operations, including intake, supervision, and medication administration. They are also responsible for training the BHT team and ensuring compliance with all facility policies and procedures.
Requirements
Candidates should possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills, along with a warm and empathetic personality. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, and those in recovery must have at least one year of sustained sobriety.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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