Behavioral Health Tech , Client Driver

Avenues Recovery • New Orleans, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Avenues Recovery Center is hiring a Substance Behavioral Health Technician/Driver for its outpatient program in Metairie, Louisiana. The role provides day-to-day operational support to medical and clinical teams and helps create a safe, warm, and supportive recovery environment. It includes monitoring and supporting clients, completing administrative duties, and transporting clients to admissions, discharges, appointments, and other necessary destinations. The technician also collects and delivers appointment documentation and lab specimens, supports clients during transport, and ensures the vehicle is maintained, fueled, and ready for use.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver's license and CPR certification preferred.
• If in recovery, at least one year of sustained sobriety is required.
• Strong interpersonal and multitasking skills.
• Warm, compassionate, and empathetic personality.
• Dignified character that models recovery principles.
• Extensive knowledge of motor vehicle laws.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in the treatment industry is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to medical and clinical teams, including admissions, transportation, meals, medication, supervision, and phones.
• Engage with clients and build rapport to foster a warm, accepting recovery environment.
• Monitor clients and enforce Avenues policies to support the safety of clients and staff.
• Record and promptly escalate critical communications and incidents.
• Complete administrative duties, including shift documentation, inventory, meetings, and office support.
• Monitor transportation schedules and safely transport clients for admissions, discharges, and appointments as needed.
• Collect and deliver external appointment documentation and lab specimens as needed.
• Engage clients at a peer-support level during transport and assist with luggage.
• Ensure the vehicle is well-maintained, fueled, and ready for use.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and compensation.
• 401(k) with 100% employer match.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Accident coverage.
• Critical illness coverage.
• Hospital indemnity coverage.
• Voluntary short-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary long-term disability coverage.
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• LifeTime Benefit Term Insurance with long-term care.
• Legal coverage.
• Pet insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program.
• Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Dependent Care FSA (DCF).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED