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Our approach is grounded in trauma-informed care, dignity, accountability, and meeting people where they are in their recovery journey.\nIf you're looking for meaningful work where you can build relationships, support people through some of their most difficult moments, and see the impact of what you do every day, we'd love to meet you.\nAbout the Role\nThe Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Recovery Support Specialistprovides direct, hands-on support to patients throughout their treatment experience.\nYou'll spend your shift interacting with patients, helping maintain a safe and structured environment, supporting daily routines and recovery activities, monitoring patient wellbeing, and communicating important observations to the clinical and medical teams.\nThis is a great opportunity for someone who is compassionate, dependable, comfortable working directly with people, and passionate about behavioral health and recovery.\nWhy You Should Join Us\nThis isn't a job where you'll sit behind a desk all day. 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