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Avenues Recovery
Lexington Park, Maryland

Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) - All Shifts

Behavioral Health Tech Top 25% in Behavioral HealthNo callFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Who We Are

Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with ten locations across five states. With an unrivaled, evidence - based clinical program and highly individualized care, Avenues continues to set new standards in the world of addiction treatment.

Our programs - spanning detox, residential, PHP, IOP and outpatient services - have transformed the lives of thousands to date. But our secret superpower is our people. If you are a talented, passionate clinician looking to make a real difference in the recovery community, the Avenues family warmly welcomes you!

Now hiring for all Shifts!

What You'll Do

Provide day-to-day operational support to medical and clinical teams (admissions, transportation, meals, medication, supervision, phones etc.)

  • Engage and build rapport with clients, creating a warm, accepting recovery environment
  • Monitor clients and enforce all Avenues policies to ensure safety of both clients and staff
  • Record and escalate any critical communication/ incidents in a timely manner
  • Fulfill all administrative duties (shift documentation, inventory, meetings, office support etc.)

What We're Looking For

  • 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 required
  • Strong interpersonal and multitasking skills
  • Warm, compassionate and empathetic personality
  • Dignified character that models recovery principles

Where You'll Work

Avenues Recovery Center at Prince Frederick is a 93-bed residential facility which offers drug and alcohol detox and inpatient rehabilitation services. Newly remodeled, fresh and inviting, our expansive building brings all services under one roof and gives clients a five-star experience as they begin their recovery.

Our unparalleled medical and clinical team are on call 24/7 to respond to every need, and consistently provide care in the most dignified and compassionate manner possible. The atmosphere - created by staff and clients alike - is one of acceptance, hope, and healing, and contributes greatly to each client's recovery.

Why Join Us?

Avenues features a rich, enjoyable workplace culture where each employee is valued and greatness is pursued. We support our employees unconditionally, and work to provide them with every resource they need to excel! Aside from generous PTO and compensation, when you join the Avenues family you'll be eligible for the following benefits package:

  • 401K with employer match
  • Eligible for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment
  • 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 Long Term Care
  • Legal Coverage
  • Pet Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Medical
  • Dependent Care FSA (DCF)
  • Eligible for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment

Join our growing team and discover the magic here at Avenues!

Apply today!

Key Responsibilities

Provide daily operational support to medical and clinical teams, including medication supervision, transportation, and administrative documentation. Engage with clients to maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic recovery environment.

Requirements

Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and a compassionate, empathetic personality. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, along with a valid driver's license and CPR certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Client engagementCrisis managementEmpathySafety enforcementInventory managementRecovery support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) - All Shifts at Avenues Recovery a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Behavioral Health — ranked against 1,205 active Behavioral Health listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

6.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Behavioral Health

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Living in Lexington Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$333k
Typical market rent
$1,727/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Avenues Recovery

Mental Health Care
Lakewood, New Jersey
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401K with employer match
HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment eligibility
Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
Accident
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity