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Avenues Recovery
Clarksville, Indiana

Behavioral Health Technician, BHT

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

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 program 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 BHTS for all shifts at Avenues Recovery!

What You'll Do

Provide day-to-day operational support to medical and clinical teams (admissions, transportation, meals, medication, supervision, phones etc.)

  • Engage and build rapport with clients, creating a warm, accepting recovery environment
  • Monitor clients and enforce all Avenues policies to ensure safety of both clients and staff
  • Record and escalate any critical communication/ incidents in a timely manner
  • Fulfill all administrative duties (shift documentation, inventory, meetings, office support etc.)

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 required
  • Strong interpersonal and multitasking skills
  • Warm, compassionate and empathetic personality
  • Dignified character that models recovery principles

Where You'll Work

Avenues Recovery Center at Clarksville is a residential facility which offers drug and alcohol detox and inpatient rehabilitation services.

Set on a sprawling 10-acre property and housed in beautiful, state-of-the-art premises, this modern yet warm establishment provides the perfect backdrop for clients to cleanse themselves of all substances and begin healing.

With a stellar clinical program, skilled, passionate staff, and round-the-clock care, each client is given every tool necessary to rediscover themselves and chart a new path in life. Clients and staff alike contribute to the positive, welcoming atmosphere and are the reason why no one wants to leave!

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 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)
  • Eligible for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment

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

Key Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day operational support to clinical teams including admissions, transportation, and medication supervision. Maintain a safe recovery environment while fulfilling administrative duties such as shift documentation and inventory management.

Requirements

Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and a compassionate personality, with a preference for a high school diploma or GED. A valid driver's license and CPR certification are preferred, and those in recovery must have at least one year of sustained sobriety.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Client engagementCrisis managementEmpathySafety monitoringPolicy enforcementAdministrative support

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

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Salary Distribution23 jobs · 22 employers

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<$40k
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$40k-45k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
27%
Sign-on bonus
5%
Loan repayment
5% this job

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,319 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Clarksville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$215k
Typical market rent
$1,173/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.1
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

401K with employer match
Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
Accident
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity
Voluntary Short-Term Disability