Lead Behavioral Health Technician - Weekends

Avenues Recovery • Fort Wayne, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Avenues Recovery Center is hiring a Lead Behavioral Health Technician for its detox and residential treatment facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The role manages daily residential operations, supports and trains the Behavioral Health Technician team, oversees client engagement and morale, and helps maintain a warm, positive recovery environment. The Lead Behavioral Health Technician also ensures clients and staff comply with Avenues rules, policies, and procedures.

Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers with 21 locations across seven states. Its programs include detox, residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient services, with an evidence-based clinical curriculum and individualized care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• If in recovery, at least one year of sustained sobriety.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Warm, empathetic personality with the ability to set firm boundaries.
• Dignified, honest character that models recovery principles.

Nice To Haves

• Valid driver's license.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily residential operations, including intake, supervision, events, transportation, food service, and medications.
• Train and support the Behavioral Health Technician team in operations and responsibilities.
• Escalate concerns or crises to the Lead Behavioral Health Technician.
• Oversee client engagement and morale while maintaining a warm and positive recovery environment.
• Ensure clients and Behavioral Health Technicians comply with Avenues rules, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and compensation.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Accident coverage.
• Critical illness coverage.
• Hospital indemnity coverage.
• Voluntary short-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary long-term disability coverage.
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• LifeTime Benefit Term Insurance with long-term care.
• Legal coverage.
• Pet insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program.
• Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Dependent Care FSA (DCF).
• Eligible for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED