Behavioral Health Technician

Avenues Recovery • Salisbury, MD

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About The Position

Avenues Recovery Center is hiring Behavioral Health Technicians for second- and third-shift work at Avenues Recovery Center at Eastern Shore, a 100-bed residential facility providing inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. The role manages daily residential operations, supports and trains the BHT team, promotes client engagement and a positive recovery environment, and ensures compliance with facility rules and procedures. A valid driver's license is required.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• CPR certification.
• If in recovery, at least one year of sustained sobriety.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and compensation.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Eligibility for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Accident coverage.
• Critical illness coverage.
• Hospital indemnity coverage.
• Voluntary short-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary long-term disability coverage.
• 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.
• Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Dependent Care FSA (DCF).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed