Behavioral Health Technician — Lead Recovery Team

avenuesrecovery; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life and AD&D

Legal Coverage

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Employee Assistance Program

FSA Medical

Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support daily residential operations, oversee intake, supervision, and client activities, and help maintain a safe recovery environment.

Ideal candidates bring a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, CPR certification, and a commitment to recovery principles. We offer comprehensive benefits, generous PTO, and employer‑paid life and disability coverage.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver's license and CPR certification preferred.
• If in recovery, a minimum one-year sobriety is required.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Warm, empathetic personality with boundary setting.
• Dignified, honest character modelling recovery principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage all daily residential operations (intake, supervision, events, transportation, food service, medications).
• Train and support BHT team in all operations and responsibilities.
• Escalate concerns or crises to Lead Behavioral Health Technician.
• Oversee client engagement and morale, maintaining a warm recovery environment.
• Ensure client and BHT compliance to all Avenues rules, policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Boundary setting

Recovery principles

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

Avenues Recovery Center in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support daily residential operations, oversee intake, supervision, and client activities, and help maintain a safe recovery environment.

Ideal candidates bring a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, CPR certification, and a commitment to recovery principles. We offer comprehensive benefits, generous PTO, and employer‑paid life and disability coverage.