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Bernalillo County · 1 day ago

Substance Abuse Technician

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$18.60/hr - $26.50/hr

2+ years exp

Bernalillo County is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents, and they are seeking a Substance Abuse Technician to support individuals struggling with addiction. The role involves providing detoxification services, facilitating therapeutic activities, and monitoring client progress while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to aid in recovery and reintegration into the community.

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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

The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities

Qualification

Substance abuse treatmentClient assessmentCertified Nursing AssistantEmergency Medical TechnicianGroup facilitationDocumentation skillsCommunication skills

Required

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