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Avenues Recovery
Richmond, Virginia

Behavioral Health Technician Shift Supervisor-Overnights

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

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Job Description

Who We Are

Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with 18 locations across 7 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 a BHT Shift Supervisor for our new inpatient Detox and Residential treatment facility in Richmond, VA!

Shift: Overnights, 11pm-7am

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.)
  • Oversee all BHTs on your shift and provide training and support

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

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)

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

Key Responsibilities

Provide operational support to medical and clinical teams while overseeing BHT staff during overnight shifts. Ensure client safety, enforce facility policies, and maintain accurate shift documentation.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is preferred, along with a valid driver's license and CPR certification. Candidates in recovery must have at least one year of sustained sobriety.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Clinical team supportClient supervisionCrisis managementAdministrative documentationInventory managementStaff trainingInterpersonal skillsEmpathyConflict resolutionPolicy enforcementRecovery support

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.0% 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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Salary Distribution24 jobs · 22 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
29%
Sign-on bonus
8%
Loan repayment
4% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,312 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Richmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$342k
Typical market rent
$1,648/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.9
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.

BEA 2024 · Richmond, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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
Eligible for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment
Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
Accident
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity