BHT Manager

Who We Are:

Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with twenty one 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!

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

Key Attributes:

• Provide direct supervision, leadership, coaching, and performance management for Behavioral Health Technicians and residential support staff.
• Oversee daily residential operations, including staffing, scheduling, client activities, meal services, transportation coordination, and operational workflows.
• Foster a positive, professional, and accountable team culture focused on client safety, engagement, and recovery.
• Ensure staff compliance with organizational policies, procedures, safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Oversee residential intake processes, client orientation, safety rounds, shift documentation, and departmental accountability.
• Collaborate closely with clinical, medical, administrative, and executive leadership to ensure effective communication and continuity of care.
• Support client retention efforts through proactive engagement, effective conflict resolution, and appropriate intervention strategies.
• Identify operational challenges, implement process improvements, and promote efficiency across departments.
• Participate in employee recruitment, onboarding, training, development, and disciplinary processes.
• Address staff and client concerns professionally, maintaining appropriate boundaries, confidentiality, and sound judgment.

• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or management experience directly overseeing employees, including coaching, performance management, and accountability.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and/or behavioral health.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced residential treatment environment.
• Commitment to professionalism, ethical standards, client dignity, and recovery-oriented care.

• Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS) and individuals with comparable Peer Support certifications are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Previous leadership experience in residential or inpatient behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment.
• Experience supervising Behavioral Health Technicians or other direct-care staff.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and behavioral health regulatory standards.

Where You'll Work:

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.

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
• 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!