Behavioral Health Technician — Second Shift

Job overview

The Behavioral Health Technician — Second Shift role is onsite in Norfolk, VA, and is full-time. Compensation is $17–$20 per hour. The position is at Avenues Recovery Center at Norfolk, an inpatient detox and residential facility. The technician supports daily residential operations and helps maintain a positive recovery environment. The role also trains and supports the behavioral health technician team, monitors client engagement and compliance, and escalates concerns or crises to the Lead Behavioral Health Technician.

What you'll do

• Manage daily residential operations, including intake, supervision, events, transportation, food service, and medications
• train and support the BHT team
• escalate concerns or crises to the Lead Behavioral Health Technician
• oversee client engagement and morale
• support compliance with facility rules, policies, and procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

behavioral health technician

second shift

norfolk va

avenues recovery

full-time

$17–$20/hr

residential treatment

inpatient detox

addiction recovery

client engagement

team training

cpr preferred

hrsa star eligibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with employer match
• medical, dental, and vision
• disability and life coverage
• PTO
• employee assistance program
• flexible spending accounts
• and HRSA STAR loan repayment eligibility.

Why this role

The posting prefers a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and CPR certification; it also lists eligibility for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment.

About the employer

Avenues Recovery is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.