Substance Abuse Technician - FTR

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Abuse Technician provides professional-level support to individuals experiencing substance abuse and related social or behavioral health needs. The position supports treatment and rehabilitation by providing detoxification services, facilitating therapeutic activities, monitoring client progress in accordance with treatment plans, and working directly with clients and a multidisciplinary team to support recovery, education, and community reintegration. The technician also supports program operations in various settings and maintains accurate, confidential documentation. The role is based at the MATS facility in Bernalillo County. Essential duties are performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment, working primarily alone and sometimes with groups or a select team. The position is classified as safety-sensitive and may involve different shifts, program reassignments, and mandated overtime as needed. Employees must complete assigned FEMA training and comply with applicable safety, screening, and drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of work experience involving substance abuse, healthcare, law enforcement, emergency management, or corrections; an equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered.
Possess a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintain a valid license while employed.
Successfully complete a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
Adhere to County safety guidelines and complete all FEMA training assigned to the position.
Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.
New hires at the MATS facility must complete caregiver criminal history screening; a disqualifying conviction may be cause for termination or non-hire.
Comply with pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and random drug and alcohol testing under the organization’s policy.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Obtain client information through interviews, assessments, and case histories.
Assist and support clients through addiction detoxification and recovery.
Observe clients, intervene as appropriate, and report their adherence to program goals and objectives.
Work with department staff to administer scheduled program curricula 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 service 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 document behavioral incidents based on client observations, while maintaining confidential records.
Participate in job performance reviews and adhere to recommended measures for change.
Maintain current knowledge of substance abuse counseling issues through conferences, educational training, and networking with other agencies or groups.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required.