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Avenues Recovery
Fort Collins, Colorado

Behavioral Health Technicians

Behavioral Health Tech Above average in Behavioral HealthNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$18-$21/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 4h ago · Verified live

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 Behavioral Health Technicians for the day shift (7am-3pm) at our newest in-patient rehab in Ft. Collins, 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:

  • 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)
  • Join our growing team and discover the magic here at Avenues!
  • Apply today!

Key Responsibilities

Manage daily residential operations, including intake, supervision, events, transportation, food service, and medication-related tasks, while training and supporting the Behavioral Health Technician team. Promote client engagement and a positive recovery environment, ensure compliance with policies, and escalate concerns or crises to the Lead Behavioral Health Technician.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and CPR certification are preferred. Candidates should have strong leadership and interpersonal skills, empathy, the ability to set firm boundaries, and an honest character; applicants in recovery must have at least one year of sustained sobriety.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationClient SupervisionTeam TrainingCrisis EscalationMorale BuildingBoundary SettingMedication SupportRecovery SupportPolicy Compliance

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 12.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$41k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $39k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Behavioral Health

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Living in Fort Collins

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$531k
Typical market rent
$1,960/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Avenues Recovery

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501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

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