Behavioral Health Tech — Impactful Recovery Support

Avenues Recovery Center; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center in Covington, LA is hiring Behavioral Health Technicians for all shifts at our residential facility. You will support admissions, transport, meals, medications, supervision, and phones, helping maintain a warm, recovery-focused environment.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED, a valid driver's license and CPR certification, and a commitment to compassionate care and recovery principles. If you're in recovery, a year of sobriety is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 elevate any critical communication/ incidents in a timely manner
• Fulfill all administrative duties (shift documentation, inventory, meetings, office support etc.)

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Compassionate & empathetic

Dignified character

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Avenues Recovery Center in Covington, LA is hiring Behavioral Health Technicians for all shifts at our residential facility. You will support admissions, transport, meals, medications, supervision, and phones, helping maintain a warm, recovery-focused environment.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED, a valid driver's license and CPR certification, and a commitment to compassionate care and recovery principles. If you're in recovery, a year of sobriety is preferred.