Lead Behavioral Health Technician - Recovery Center Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Employee Assistance Program

FSA Medical

Dependent Care FSA

Student loan repayment (HRSA)

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center in Norfolk, VA is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician to manage residential operations and support a safe, recovery-focused environment. You will lead a compassionate team, oversee intake, transportation, and activities, and ensure compliance with all policies.

We value recovery-principled, ethical professionals who can set clear boundaries and build trust with residents.

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Warm, empathetic personality with ability to set firm boundaries.
• 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 operations and responsibilities.
• Escalate concerns to Lead Behavioral Health Technician.
• Oversee client engagement and morale in a warm recovery environment.
• Ensure client and BHT compliance with all policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Boundary setting

Recovery principles

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Avenues Recovery Center in Norfolk, VA is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician to manage residential operations and support a safe, recovery-focused environment. You will lead a compassionate team, oversee intake, transportation, and activities, and ensure compliance with all policies.

We value recovery-principled, ethical professionals who can set clear boundaries and build trust with residents.