Detox Care Technician: Crisis Response & Safety

Pennington-County,-Sd; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennington County is seeking a Detox Technician I to provide direct care for individuals in detoxification and related treatment settings. The role emphasizes maintaining a therapeutically safe environment through close interactions with clients who may be intoxicated, withdrawing, or in mental health crisis, while managing high-stress situations.

Essential duties include supervising clients, ensuring program rules, handling admissions/discharges, and coordinating with medical staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Sufficient experience to understand basic principles, usually 1–2 years in similar roles.
• Possession or ability to obtain a valid South Dakota driver’s license within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision for all clients across services, monitor behavioral health symptoms and treatment plan compliance.
• Maintain professional boundaries and treat clients with respect and dignity.
• Complete admission and discharge processes for clients.
• Assist incapacitated clients with clothing changes, personal care, and hygiene as needed.
• Encourage program compliance and apply disciplinary measures when required.
• Complete detailed incident reports and participate in shift briefings and trainings.
• Respond to medical and mental health emergencies, perform close watches on suicidal clients.
• Administer breathalyzer tests and urine analyses; report results.
• Intervene in disruptive behavior using de-escalation skills; assist as part of a response team.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Education

High school diploma

Driver's License (SD)

Job description

Pennington County is seeking a Detox Technician I to provide direct care for individuals in detoxification and related treatment settings. The role emphasizes maintaining a therapeutically safe environment through close interactions with clients who may be intoxicated, withdrawing, or in mental health crisis, while managing high-stress situations.

Essential duties include supervising clients, ensuring program rules, handling admissions/discharges, and coordinating with medical staff.