Substance Abuse Technician - FTR

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

8d•$19 - $27

About The Position

The Substance Abuse Technician provides professional-level support to individuals seeking social, behavioral health, or substance abuse assistance. The position supports treatment and rehabilitation through detoxification services, therapeutic activities, monitoring client progress, and maintaining accurate and confidential documentation. The technician works directly with clients and collaborates with department staff to support recovery, education, and reintegration into the community. The role supports program operations in various settings, provides education and group presentations in the community, and keeps current on counseling issues and best practices related to substance abuse. Essential duties are performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of work experience involving substance abuse, healthcare, law enforcement, emergency management, or corrections.
Possess a valid New Mexico driver's license by the date of hire and maintain a valid license while employed.
Complete assigned FEMA training and comply with County safety guidelines.
Successfully complete a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
Complete caregiver criminal history screening if hired to work at the MATS facility; a disqualifying conviction may prevent hiring or result in termination.
Comply with safety-sensitive employee drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and random testing.
Be available for different shifts and program reassignments, and for mandated overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

Responsibilities

Obtain relevant client information through interviews, assessments, and case histories.
Assist and support clients through addiction detoxification and recovery, and observe, intervene, and report on client adherence to program goals and objectives.
Work with department staff to administer scheduled program curriculum and other treatment and rehabilitation activities.
Gather and research data used to track the reliability and validity of treatment services, and recommend modifications to services and their delivery.
Process new clients, including issuing clothing, orienting them to facility rules, and assisting with daily activities, events, and informational literature.
Provide education to individuals and groups in the community and facilitate group presentations and workshops.
Transport clients to appointments and other service locations outside the assigned program.
Maintain progress notes and documentation of behavioral incidents based on client observations, while maintaining confidential records.
Participate in job performance reviews and adhere to recommended measures for change.
Receive guidance and training from the Program Supervisor within the division.
Maintain current knowledge of substance abuse counseling through conferences, educational training, and networking with other agencies or groups.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required.