Recovery Support Specialist/Behavior Health Technician
- Compensation
- $18–$20 / hr
- Location
- Virgnia Beach
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Junior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Support
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- No previous behavioral health or addiction treatment experience required.
- Previous experience in customer service, security, hospitality, caregiving, residential services, or similar people-focused positions is welcome.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to follow instructions, maintain accurate documentation, and work effectively with others.
- Ability to meet company transportation and driving requirements.
- Willingness to work assigned shifts, which may include days, evenings, overnights, weekends, or holidays.
- Ability to complete required job training and meet applicable employment and regulatory requirements.
Full description
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) – Entry Level / Recovery Support Specialist
No Behavioral Health Experience Required – Training Provided!Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Location: On-Site
Start a Career That Makes a Difference!
Looking for more than just another job? Want to do work that actually matters?
At Milestone Addiction Treatment, we're looking for caring, dependable, and motivated individuals to join our Virginia Beach team as Behavioral Health Technicians / Recovery Support Specialists (RSS).You don't need previous experience in behavioral health or addiction treatment to make a difference here. What matters most is your willingness to learn, your ability to connect with people, and your desire to help others through some of life's most challenging moments.
If you've worked in customer service, security, hospitality, caregiving, retail, or any other people-focused role, you may already have many of the skills we're looking for.
We'll provide the job-specific training and guidance you need to get started.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to begin a meaningful career in behavioral health, mental health, or addiction recovery.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Behavioral Health Technician / Recovery Support Specialist, you'll be an important part of our clients' daily recovery experience. You'll work alongside our clinical and support teams to help create a safe, positive, and structured treatment environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting clients in recovery: Offer encouragement, guidance, and day-to-day assistance to individuals working toward healthier lives.
- Helping maintain a safe environment: Monitor client activity and well-being, conduct routine safety checks, and help maintain a comfortable, structured setting.
- Building positive relationships: Connect with clients through respectful communication, patience, and understanding while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
- Assisting with daily operations: Help with client admissions, intake paperwork, documentation, and other routine activities.
- Supporting clients during difficult moments: Remain calm and professional when clients experience emotional challenges, frustration, or uncertainty, following established procedures.
- Participating in safety procedures: Assist with drug screenings, breathalyzer testing, room inspections, and observation of medication administration in accordance with company policies and training.