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Choice Recovery Path
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health TechNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$17.31-$24.04/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Choice Recovery Path (CRP)

Changing Lives One Choice at a Time

Support Recovery. Make a Difference Every Day.

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) | Albuquerque, NM | Full-Time | In Person

At Choice Recovery Path (CRP), we believe recovery happens through compassion, accountability, and meaningful support. We are seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join our Albuquerque team and help create a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for individuals receiving behavioral health and substance use treatment.

As a Behavioral Health Technician, you'll work closely with medical providers, nurses, counselors, peer support staff, and case managers to support clients throughout their treatment journey. If you're passionate about helping others, thrive in a team-oriented environment, and want to make a lasting impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

  • Working alongside our multidisciplinary treatment team, you will:
  • Assist with client admissions, orientations, and discharge processes
  • Monitor client activities and behaviors to maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment
  • Obtain and document client vital signs accurately and promptly
  • Support daily clinic operations and client flow
  • Assist with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services as appropriate
  • Provide support during therapeutic groups, recreational activities, and client programming
  • Collect, process, and document urine drug screens and other approved specimens
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
  • Assist with appointment scheduling, client check-in procedures, and coordination of daily activities
  • Help maintain inventory, clinic cleanliness, and readiness of treatment areas
  • Support transportation coordination and client escorts as needed
  • Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and organizational initiatives
  • Uphold HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and all applicable confidentiality requirements at all times.

Why CRP?

  • We believe our team members are essential to the success of our clients. That's why we offer:
  • Starting Pay: $17.31/hour
  • CRP covers 85% of your medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • First-Time Home Buyers Assistance Program
  • Continuing Education Assistance
  • 12 paid federal holidays + PTO + paid sick leave
  • 401(k) & life insurance
  • Flexible schedules & multiple shifts available
  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement
  • A supportive team culture focused on recovery and client success
  • The Details
  • Job Type: Full-Time | Hourly
  • Pay: Starting at $17.31/hour
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts
  • Location: Albuquerque, NM (In Person)
  • Medical Specialties: Addiction Medicine & Behavioral Health

Choice Recovery Path is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every employee can thrive and contribute to the success of our clients and communities.

What We're Looking For

Preferred Experience

One (1) year of experience in a healthcare, behavioral health, medical office, or substance use treatment setting

Experience working with individuals receiving behavioral health, substance use disorder, or Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services

Experience with specimen collection, urine drug screening, laboratory procedures, and EHR documentation.

Certifications

  • Medical Assistant certification preferred but not required
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification preferred or ability to obtain after hire
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent customer service abilities
  • Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and EHR systems
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Commitment to supporting a recovery-oriented treatment environment.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician will assist with client admissions, monitor activities to ensure a safe environment, and document vital signs and drug screens. They will also support daily clinic operations, medication-assisted treatment services, and coordinate client flow within the multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates should have at least one year of experience in a healthcare or behavioral health setting and possess strong communication and organizational skills. A valid driver's license is required, while CPR/First Aid certification and a Medical Assistant certification are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Behavioral health supportVital signs monitoringElectronic health record documentationCrisis interventionCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 48% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$43k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $47k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,290 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Albuquerque

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$340k
Typical market rent
$1,455/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Albuquerque, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance (85% covered)
Dental Insurance (85% covered)
Vision Insurance (85% covered)
First-Time Home Buyers Assistance Program
Continuing Education Assistance
12 Paid Federal Holidays
PTO
Paid Sick Leave