Institutional Chemical Dependency Technician

Gateway Foundation•Newcastle, WY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider offering 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, promotes their safety and well-being, and contributes observations to treatment decisions. Duties may vary by assigned Center, and other duties may be assigned. The position follows a Monday-to-Friday, 40-hour workweek, with flexible hours between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and occasional evening hours until 8:00 p.m. on a rotating basis, one to two days. The hourly compensation range begins at $18.27–$19.23; starting rates depend on experience, qualifications, and relevant skills. Annual performance reviews are conducted, with merit-increase eligibility determined by employee and organizational performance.

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 regularly.
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 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 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 regarding therapy, discipline, and privileges.
Supervise therapeutic and recreational activities, monitor client break periods and movement, and intervene as necessary to control or redirect inappropriate behavior.
Make rounds, tour grounds, and take census counts.
Guide and assist clients in complying with Center rules and regulations.
Supervise client work functions in accordance with program policies.
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.

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 paid for by Alpharus Health.
Life and AD&D insurance paid for by Alpharus Health.
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 employees moving for the role.
Free daily meals.