Behavioral Health Technician - Compassionate Recovery Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

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 L

Legal Coverage

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Prog

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Med

Dependent Care FSA (DCF)

Eligible for HRSA STAR federal student

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking Behavioral Health Technicians to support clinical teams in admissions, patient care, and daily operations. You will foster a warm recovery environment and ensure safety and compliance while coordinating with staff.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, clean driving record, CPR certification, and a genuine passion for helping others through recovery.

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

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Client rapport

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Avenues Recovery Center in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking Behavioral Health Technicians to support clinical teams in admissions, patient care, and daily operations. You will foster a warm recovery environment and ensure safety and compliance while coordinating with staff.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, clean driving record, CPR certification, and a genuine passion for helping others through recovery.