What are the responsibilities and job description for the BHT - Behavioral Health Technician position at Avenues Recovery?
Who We Are
Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with eighteen locations across six 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!
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 Fort Wayne is a 100- bed residential facility offering drug and alcohol detox and inpatient rehabilitation services. With its unparalleled clinical program, skilled and dedicated staff, and fresh, modern premises, Avenues at Fort Wayne provides the ultimate setting for clients to open up and begin healing and rediscovering themselves. Our star staff includes therapists and clinicians, nurses and nurse practitioners, group facilitators and behavioral health technicians - all of whom help to create a warm, accepting atmosphere, and provide care in the most compassionate and dignified manner. With all services and amenities under one roof, beginning your recovery journey has never been more gratifying.
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!