Behavioral Health Technician-Second Shift
About The Position
Avenues Recovery Center is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician for its inpatient detox and residential facility in Norfolk, Virginia. The role manages daily residential operations, including intake, supervision, events, transportation, food service, and medications. The technician trains and supports the BHT team, oversees client engagement and morale, and helps maintain a warm, positive recovery environment. Concerns or crises should be escalated to the Lead Behavioral Health Technician. The position also ensures that clients and BHTs comply with Avenues’ rules, policies, and procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Valid driver’s license preferred.
- CPR certification preferred.
- If in recovery, at least one year of sustained sobriety is required.
- 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.
- Valid driver’s license.
- CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily residential operations, including intake, supervision, events, transportation, food service, and medications.
- Train and support the BHT 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 client and BHT compliance with Avenues’ rules, policies, and procedures.
Benefits
- Generous PTO and compensation.
- 401K with employer match.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Accident coverage.
- Critical illness coverage.
- Hospital indemnity coverage.
- 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).
- Eligible for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
