Residential Behavioral Health Tech & Peer Support Lead

Avenues Recovery; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Accident

Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Long-Term Disability

Employer-Paid Life and AD&D

LifeTime Benefit Term Insurance with L

Legal Coverage

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Prog

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Med

Dependent Care FSA (DCF)

Eligible for HRSA STAR federal student

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center in Richmond, VA is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician for our inpatient detox and residential facility. You will support daily operations, supervise residents, and promote a safe, recovery‑oriented environment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth. Join a dedicated team that values compassion, integrity, and patient-centered care.

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

Recovery principles

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Avenues Recovery Center in Richmond, VA is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician for our inpatient detox and residential facility. You will support daily operations, supervise residents, and promote a safe, recovery‑oriented environment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth. Join a dedicated team that values compassion, integrity, and patient-centered care.