Compassionate Behavioral Health Technician

Avenues Recovery Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center in Baton Rouge, LA seeks Behavioral Health Technicians to support clinical teams, assist with admissions and daily operations, and ensure a safe, recovery-focused environment for clients.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, CPR certification, and sobriety if in recovery. The role emphasizes empathy, multitasking, and adherence to recovery principles in a supportive workplace.

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 policies to ensure safety of 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

Empathetic personality

Recovery principles

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Tools

CPR certification preferred

Job description

Avenues Recovery Center in Baton Rouge, LA seeks Behavioral Health Technicians to support clinical teams, assist with admissions and daily operations, and ensure a safe, recovery-focused environment for clients.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, CPR certification, and sobriety if in recovery. The role emphasizes empathy, multitasking, and adherence to recovery principles in a supportive workplace.