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Avenues Recovery

Behavioral Health Technicians

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What they do

A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

$32,047 / year median in Louisiana

+17% projected growth

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Job Description

Who We Are Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with eighteen locations across seven states. Offering the very highest standard of medical and clinical treatment, our services span every level of care
  • including detox, residential, PHP IOP, and outpatient services.
Avenues is both JCAHO and CARF accredited, and in full compliance with all ASAM standards. Yet despite our excellence, our greatest strength remains the staff we cull from across the nation. If you're a compassionate professional who appreciates stimulating yet meaningful work, we warmly invite you to join our all-star team. What You'll Do 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 escalate any critical communication/ incidents in a timely manner Fulfill all administrative duties (shift documentation, inventory, meetings, office support etc.) What We're Looking For 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 Where You'll Work Avenues Recovery Center at Louisiana is a residential facility which offers inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation services as well as withdrawal management. Its unique setup
  • one treatment facility surrounded by 10 beautiful, converted townhomes
  • enables clients to engage in full-time inpatient treatment while separately residing in a warm domestic setting, removing barriers and diminishing any institutionalized feeling. Staffed by skilled, passionate professionals, clients receive round
  • the•clock care in the most dignified and compassionate manner.
Each staff member is 100% invested in the success of each client and contributes to the wonderful, pervasive homelike atmosphere
  • which consistently fosters openness and healing.
Why Join Us? Avenues features a rich, enjoyable workplace culture where each employee is valued and greatness is pursued. We support our employees unconditionally, and work to provide them with every resource they need to excel! Aside from generous PTO and compensation, when you join the Avenues family you'll be eligible for the following benefits package: 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 Long Term Care Legal Coverage Pet Insurance Identity Theft Protection Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Medical Dependent Care FSA (DCF) Eligible for
HRSA STAR
federal student loan repayment Join our growing team and discover the magic here at Avenues! Apply today!