BHT, Behavioral Health Technician

Avenues Recovery Center in Metairie, LA is seeking to hire BHTs!

We are looking for candidates that enjoy making a real difference in the lives of others. We offer competitive salaries, a rich benefits package, flexibility, and a great environment. We consider our employees family and have a tight knit network for support and comfort right at work!

Avenues Recovery Center in Metairie, LA is opening a new premier IOP program! With our team of skilled medical and clinical professionals, Avenues Recovery offers first class treatment and recovery.

Now hiring:

• Weekend, day shift (Friday-Sunday, 7am-7pm)
• Weekday/weekend, day shift (Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday 7am-7pm)

The Behavior Health Technician's primary responsibility is to engage, guide, and assist individuals in the recovery process during treatment, as well as post treatment. The Behavior Health Technician acts as a liaison and assists client in navigating through systems of services and resources beyond clinical treatment such as education, employment, healthcare and peer support.

Duties and Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

• Willingness to mentor Avenues Recovery Center clients.
• Provide supportive assistance to the client's recovery needs.
• Ability to establish a relationship with client that displays dignity and respect as reflected in professional language and appropriate boundaries.
• Participate in Avenue's staff meetings as appropriate.
• Participate in internal and/or external training to promote performance improvement.
• Collaborate and communicate with other Avenues staff, as well as other treatment team and support members, as appropriate
• Other duties as directed by management staff.

Education/Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED
• Valid driver's license with clean record
• Psych/addiction experience preferred

Benefits Offered:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance (STD)
• Voluntary Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)
• 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 (DCFSA) - Dependents
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401k- Up to 3% annually, 100% match rate

Join a growing team of successful, happy caregivers and see why working at Avenues Recovery will become your dream job!