Substance Abuse Technician

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

1d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Abuse Technician provides professional-level support in the treatment and rehabilitation of individuals struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. This position delivers detoxification services, facilitates therapeutic activities, and monitors client progress in accordance with treatment plans. The technician works directly with clients and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery, education, and reintegration into the community.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Two (2) years of work experience involving substance abuse, healthcare, law enforcement, emergency management, or corrections.
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.
Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
This position is safety sensitive.
Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
Pursuant to the criminal history screening for Caregivers Act, Section 29-17-1 through Section 29-17-5 NMSA 1978, new hires at the Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Services facility will be required to complete a caregiver criminal history screening for all caregivers.
Conviction of a disqualifying condition is cause for termination or sufficient reason not to hire if applicant has a disqualifying condition on their record at time of application.
Employee must have a valid New Mexico driver’s license by employment date and maintain a valid NM driver’s license while employed in this position.
Employee may be required to work different shifts and program reassignments.
Employee must complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
May be required to work mandated overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Obtain relevant information about clients through interview, assessment and case history; assist and support clients through addiction detoxification and recovery; observe, intervene and report client adherence to program goals and objectives.
Work in conjunction with other department staff to administer scheduled program curriculum and other activities utilized for treatment and rehabilitation of substance abuse.
Gather and research data utilized to track the reliability and validity of treatment that has been provided; make recommendations regarding modification of services and service delivery.
Process new clients, i.e., issuance of clothing, orientation to the rules of facilities and assist clients with daily activities, events and informational literature.
Will provide education to individuals and groups in the community and facilitate group presentations and workshops.
Transport clients to appointments and other service locations outside of assigned program.
Maintain progress notes and document behavioral incidents through observation of clients and maintain confidential records.
Participate in reviews of job performance and adhere to recommended measures for change.
Receive guidance and training from Program Supervisor within the division.
Maintain current knowledge base on counseling issues regarding substance abuse through conferences, educational training and networking with other agencies or groups.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required.
Incumbent(s) in this classification may handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents or decisions that require maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.