Make a Masterpiece of Your Life
At Creative Recovery LA, we are redefining recovery through creativity, compassion, connection, and clinical excellence. Our mission is to help individuals make a masterpiece of their lives by combining evidence-based treatment with innovative and experiential approaches to healing.
We believe recovery is more than overcoming addiction—it is about rediscovering purpose, self-expression, community, and hope. Our programs integrate clinical treatment with creativity, mindfulness, movement, connection, and personal growth to help clients build meaningful lives in recovery.
We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and recovery-oriented Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) to join our growing team.
Position Summary
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) plays a vital role in supporting clients throughout their recovery journey. Working closely with the clinical team, BHTs help provide a safe, structured, and supportive environment while assisting clients with daily activities, treatment engagement, transportation, recovery support, and community integration.
Key Responsibilities
· Support clients in achieving treatment and recovery goals.
· Provide transportation to appointments, recovery meetings, and approved activities.
· Orient new clients to program expectations and services.
· Conduct Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) and maintain proper chain-of-custody procedures.
· Assist clients with treatment plan goals, recovery planning, relapse prevention, and community reintegration
· Support participation in AA, NA, SMART Recovery, and other recovery-support activities.
· Document client interactions and services accurately and timely in Kipu.
· Monitor client safety and respond appropriately to emergencies.
· Communicate client progress, concerns, and observations to the treatment team.
· Attend staff meetings, trainings, and required in-service education.
Qualifications
· Registered or enrolled with an approved drug and alcohol certification program (RADT, CADC, or equivalent).
· Experience working with individuals affected by substance use disorders preferred.
· Comfortable working with individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
· Understanding of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) preferred.
· Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to remain calm and professional during crisis situations.
At Creative Recovery LA, you’ll have the opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization that is redefining recovery through creativity, compassion, connection, and clinical excellence. We offer a collaborative and supportive team environment where your work has a direct and meaningful impact on the lives of clients and their families.
As a growing organization, we provide opportunities for professional development, career growth, and advancement while fostering a culture that values innovation, teamwork, accountability, and client-centered care. If you’re passionate about helping others and want to be part of a dynamic treatment team committed to changing lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Creative Recovery LA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, medical condition, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to fostering an environment where all employees, clients, and community members are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
