Substance Abuse Technician

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Abuse Technician provides professional-level support to individuals receiving social, behavioral health, or substance abuse assistance. The role supports treatment and rehabilitation for people experiencing drug and alcohol addiction by delivering detoxification services, facilitating therapeutic activities, monitoring client progress against treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery, education, and community reintegration. The technician also supports program operations across settings and maintains accurate, confidential documentation. The position is based at 5901 Zuni Rd SE. Essential duties are performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment, primarily working alone and sometimes with groups or a select team. The role is safety-sensitive and may involve different shifts, program reassignments, and mandated overtime as needed.

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.
Valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintained while employed.
Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
Compliance with caregiver criminal history screening requirements for new hires at the MATS facility.
Compliance with pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and random drug and alcohol testing under the organization’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy.
Adherence to County safety guidelines and completion of FEMA training assigned to the position.
Ability to work different shifts or program reassignments and 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.
Observe clients, intervene when appropriate, and report adherence to program goals and objectives.
Work with department staff to administer scheduled curriculum and other treatment and rehabilitation activities.
Gather and research data to track the reliability and validity of treatment; 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 observation; maintain 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.
Complete assigned FEMA training and comply with County safety guidelines.
Maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license while employed.
Complete caregiver criminal history screening if hired to work at the MATS facility.
Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.