Institutional Chemical Dependency Technician

Alpharus Health•Newcastle, WY

7d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider that delivers substance use and mental health treatment. The Institutional Chemical Dependency Technician works at Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp in Newcastle, Wyoming, serving a male and female population in a correctional healthcare setting. The role monitors and supports clients as they work toward therapeutic goals, contributes observations to treatment decisions, and helps maintain safety and compliance with program rules. Duties may vary by assigned Center, and other duties may be assigned. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with flexible hours between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM and occasional evening shifts until 8:00 PM on a rotating basis, one to two days. Alpharus offers compensated travel time for long-distance commuters and relocation reimbursement of up to $2,500 for employees moving for the role. The stated hourly compensation range begins at $18.27–$19.23, with starting rates based on experience, qualifications, and relevant skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to walk or move about facilities for up to two hours at a time to monitor and interact with clients.
Ability to speak with others to exchange information and provide support.
Ability to proofread and check documents and files for accuracy on a regular basis.
Ability to respond to telephones and pages, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises.

Nice To Haves

Experience with criminal justice populations is preferred but not required.
General knowledge of the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial functioning levels of the client population is preferred but not required.
Demonstrated ability to interact appropriately with clients, tailor interventions including de-escalation techniques, and communicate based on clients’ individual maturation is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Monitor and observe clients, ensure their safety and well-being, and provide motivational support and guidance to help them meet therapeutic goals.
Report client observations and contribute to treatment decisions concerning therapy, discipline, and privileges.
Continuously supervise therapeutic and recreational activities, monitor client breaks and movement, intervene as needed to address inappropriate behavior, conduct rounds and grounds tours, and take census counts.
Guide and assist clients in complying with Center rules and regulations.
Supervise client work functions in accordance with program policies and initiate lights-out or morning wake-up routines according to established schedules.
Monitor client behavior and report incidents and inappropriate or unusual behaviors to appropriate treatment team members.
Perform related office and technical duties as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned; duties may vary by assigned Center.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums.
Employee assistance programs focused on mental health.
403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance, and life and AD&D insurance paid for by Alpharus.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
18 paid time off days per year, with accrual rates increasing with years of service.
9 paid company holidays.
Training and development programs.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year.
Access to online courses providing CEUs and job-related training.
Formal and informal clinical supervision.
Compensated travel time for long-distance commuters.
Relocation reimbursement up to $2,500 for those moving for the role.
Free daily meals.
Opportunities to participate in DOC events, fundraisers, and community initiatives.