Behavioral Health Technician
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Job Description
Who We Are
Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with eighteen locations across seven states. With an unrivaled, evidence - based clinical curriculum 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!
What You'll Do
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
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 is required.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Warm, empathetic personality with ability to set firm boundaries
- Dignified, honest character which models recovery principles
Where You'll Work
Avenues Recovery Center at Norfolk is an inpatient detox and residential facility in Norfolk, VA, area! We are now hiring BHTs for a few shifts.
Why Join Us?
Avenues features a rich, fulfilling workplace culture where each person 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
- 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!
Key Responsibilities
Manage daily residential operations including intake, supervision, and medication administration while supporting the BHT team. Ensure client engagement and maintain compliance with all facility rules and recovery-focused policies.
Requirements
Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. A CPR certification is preferred, and those in recovery must have at least one year of sustained sobriety.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine Career Context
In Virginia, the Addiction Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$71k (48 salary observations; 212 listings), vs ~$67k nationally (1,079 salary observations; 4,413 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% have no call, 30% require no weekends.
Addiction Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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