Substance Abuse Technician

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

3d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Abuse Technician provides professional-level support to individuals seeking assistance with drug and alcohol addiction. The role supports detoxification and recovery, facilitates therapeutic activities, monitors client progress in accordance with treatment plans, and works directly with clients and a multidisciplinary team to support recovery, education, and community reintegration. The technician also supports program operations across settings and maintains accurate, confidential documentation. This position is based at 5901 Zuni Rd SE in the Behavioral Health Department. Essential duties are performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment. The work may be performed alone or with direction, and also with groups and a select team. Employees may be required to work different shifts, accept program reassignments, and work mandated overtime as needed. The position is classified as safety-sensitive.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two 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.
Possess a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintain a valid license while employed.
Complete assigned FEMA training.
Comply with County safety guidelines.
Successfully complete a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
New hires at the MATS facility must complete caregiver criminal history screening; a disqualifying conviction may be grounds for not hiring or termination.
As a safety-sensitive employee, submit to 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, 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 on the reliability and validity of treatment services, and recommend changes 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, while maintaining confidential records.
Participate in 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 issues through conferences, educational training, and networking with agencies or groups.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required.