Lead Behavioral Health Technician

Overview

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.

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!

a Lead Behavioral Health Technician for our Detox and Residential treatment facility in Cambridge, MD!

This shift is from 11am-7pm.

• Client-Centered & Recovery-Focused:
  Creates a compassionate, supportive environment that promotes recovery. Models healthy behaviors and ensures client needs are observed, supported, and communicated promptly.
• Strong Leadership & Team Development:
  Mentors and guides BHT staff, promotes teamwork, ensures protocols are followed, and provides support during crises or high-risk situations.
• Effective Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Communicates clearly and consistently with staff and leadership. Documents key information promptly and escalates urgent issues in real time.
• High Integrity & Accountability:
  Demonstrates honesty, reliability, and ethical behavior. Maintains confidentiality and adherence to organizational, state, and federal standards.
• Operational Awareness & Process Improvement Mindset:
  Ensures BHT operations (medication observation, rounds, shift reporting, intakes, room checks) run smoothly. Identifies areas for improvement and follows through on operational needs.
• Strong Observational & Critical-Thinking
  
  Skills:
  
  Recognizes client behaviors, safety concerns, and environmental risks. Responds appropriately to crises, emergencies, or situations requiring de-escalation.
• Adaptability & Cultural Sensitivity:
  Adjusts well to rapidly changing needs and displays cultural awareness and respect for diverse populations.
• Policy Enforcement & Safety Focus:
  Maintains a safe environment by enforcing policies and facility rules while balancing structure with a positive client experience.
• Administrative Competence:
  Completes documentation accurately, manages inventory, supports scheduling, and assists with front-desk or administrative duties when needed.
• Flexibility & Scheduling Reliability:
  Able to work flexible hours— including some evenings, overnights, or weekends— based on supervisory needs and responsibilities.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 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

Avenues Recovery Center at Eastern Shore is a 100-bed residential facility which offers inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Our expansive building is newly renovated, modern and appealing, offering an array of amenities and a true hotel-like experience. Set on 7.74 acres of picturesque and secluded property, Avenues at Eastern Shore provides the ideal setting for clients to heal, re-connect and re-discover themselves.

Our multidisciplinary staff include therapists, clinicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, addictions counselors and behavioral health technicians who are trained in all key therapeutic modalities — and all of whom provide compassionate, dignified and unsurpassed care each day.

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
• 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!