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Avenues Recovery
Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania

Behavioral Health Technician - All Shifts

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

Compensation

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Full-Time
Call expectations
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Job Description

Who We Are

Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with 17 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 BHTs for all shifts at Avenues Recovery in Lake Ariel!

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
  • Now hiring BHTs for all shifts!
  • Where you'll work

Avenues Recovery Center at Lake Ariel is a 40 - bed residential facility offering drug and alcohol detox and inpatient rehabilitation services. Nestled on 5.19 acres of the beautiful Poconos mountains, this homey yet modern establishment provides the ideal setting for clients to cleanse themselves of all harmful substances and embark on their journey to sustained recovery. With round-the-clock supervision and care, our clients' every need is met with dignity and compassion before it arises. Our dedicated staff include skilled primary therapists and clinicians, nurse practitioners, addictions counselors and behavioral health technicians - all of whom help to create a warm, accepting, and non-judgmental atmosphere which fosters openness and healing.

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!
  • Apply today!

Key Responsibilities

Manage daily residential operations including intake, supervision, and medication administration while supporting the behavioral health technician team. Ensure client engagement, maintain a positive recovery environment, and escalate any crises to the lead technician.

Requirements

Candidates should possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a warm, empathetic personality. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, along with a valid driver's license, CPR certification, and one year of sustained sobriety if in recovery.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Crisis managementClient supervisionIntake coordinationMedication managementTeam supportConflict resolutionEmpathyBoundary settingCommunicationRecovery support

Psychiatry Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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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