Substance Abuse Technician - FTR

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Abuse Technician provides professional-level support to individuals requiring 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 maintains accurate and confidential records, supports program operations across settings, and stays informed about practices in community health, harm reduction, and rehabilitation services. The position includes gathering client information through interviews, assessments, and case histories; supporting clients through detoxification and recovery; helping administer program curricula and activities; processing new clients; and providing education and presentations to individuals and community groups. It also involves transporting clients to appointments and service locations, documenting progress and behavioral incidents, contributing to reviews of treatment services, and receiving guidance and training from the Program Supervisor. Essential duties are performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment. The role works primarily alone, with or without directions, and also with groups and a select team. The position is classified as safety-sensitive and may require 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.
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.
Complete caregiver criminal history screening if hired to work at the MATS facility; disqualifying convictions may prevent hiring or result in termination.
Comply with safety-sensitive pre-employment, reasonable-suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and random drug and alcohol testing.

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 as appropriate, and report 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 on 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 and events.
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 through 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.
Receive guidance and training from the Program Supervisor within the division.
Complete assigned FEMA training and required supervisor training, if applicable.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required.