Behavioral Health Technician-Peer Support Specialist

Avenues Recovery • Richmond, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Avenues Recovery Center is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician for its new inpatient detox and residential facility in Richmond, Virginia. The role supports daily residential operations, trains and supports the Behavioral Health Technician team, and helps maintain a positive recovery environment while ensuring compliance with Avenues policies and procedures.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.
• For applicants in recovery, at least one year of sustained sobriety.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily residential operations, including intake, supervision, events, transportation, food service, and medications.
• Train and support the Behavioral Health Technician team in its operations and responsibilities.
• Escalate concerns or crises to the Lead Behavioral Health Technician.
• Oversee client engagement and morale, maintaining a warm and positive recovery environment.
• Ensure clients and Behavioral Health Technicians comply with Avenues rules, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Compensation.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision coverage.
• Accident insurance.
• Critical illness insurance.
• Hospital indemnity insurance.
• Voluntary short-term disability.
• Voluntary long-term disability.
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• LifeTime Benefit Term Insurance with Long Term Care.
• Legal coverage.
• Pet insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical expenses.
• Dependent Care FSA (DCF).
• Eligibility for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED