Lead Behavioral Health Tech — Team Training & Recovery

Avenues Recovery Center; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center at Norfolk is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) supervisor to oversee daily residential operations, intake processes, shift coverage, transportation, and client services at our Norfolk facility.

You will train and support the BHT team, escalate crises as needed, and maintain a warm, supportive recovery environment while ensuring adherence to all policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• 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 is required.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Warm, empathetic personality with ability to set firm boundaries.
• Dignified, honest character which models recovery principles.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Boundary setting

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Avenues Recovery Center at Norfolk is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) supervisor to oversee daily residential operations, intake processes, shift coverage, transportation, and client services at our Norfolk facility.

You will train and support the BHT team, escalate crises as needed, and maintain a warm, supportive recovery environment while ensuring adherence to all policies and procedures.