Institutional CD Tech

Gateway Foundation Inc.; Rawlins (WY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan with match

Disability insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Alpharus Health is seeking an Institutional Chemical Dependency Technician to join our corrections-focused team at Wyoming State Penitentiary in Rawlins, WY. You will monitor clients, provide motivational support, and contribute to therapy goals within a structured setting.

The role requires interaction with diverse populations, adherence to program policies, and vigilance in supervising activities to ensure safety and compliance. Competitive benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• General knowledge of client functioning and ability to interact appropriately with clients.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and observe clients, provide motivational support to meet therapeutic goals.
• Report observations and contribute to treatment decisions.
• Supervise activities, manage breaks, and ensure safety of clients.
• Guide clients to comply with center rules and supervise work functions.
• Monitor behavior and report incidents to treatment team members.

Skills

De-escalation techniques

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider dedicated to helping people build healthier lives. For nearly 60 years, we have provided substance use and mental health treatment that helps individuals, families, and communities find healing, hope, and lasting wellbeing. Our mission is simple: We help people build healthier lives. By combining clinical expertise with a person-centered approach, we help people build the skills, resilience, and support systems needed to create meaningful, lasting change.

Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll be working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth. When you join us, you'll discover personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

We are honored to offer behavioral healthcare services in Corrections

Perks of working in correctional healthcare:

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on a marginalized population
• Exposure to diverse patient demographics
• Focus on driving change, tracking progress, and improving care
• Development of skills in a unique healthcare setting

Location: Wyoming State Penitentiary 2900 South Higley Rawlins, WY 82301

Work Schedule: Mon-Friday, flexible between 7am-4pm (40-hours week), some evenings up to 8pm (rotating shift 1-2 days)

Institutional Chemical Dependency Technician are responsible for:

• Monitoring and observing clients, ensuring their safety and well-being, and providing motivational support and guidance to assist them in meeting therapeutic goals
• Reporting client observations and contributing to treatment decisions concerning therapy, discipline, and privileges
• Ensuring safety and well-being of clients by continuously supervising therapeutic and recreational activities, monitoring client break periods and movement; intervening as necessary to control or channel inappropriate behaviors, making rounds, touring grounds and taking census counts
• Guiding and assisting clients in complying with Center rules and regulations. Supervising client work functions in accordance with program policies; initiates lights out or morning wake up routines according to established schedules
• Monitoring client behavior and reporting incidents, inappropriate or unusual behaviors to appropriate treatment team members
• Performing variety of related office and technical duties as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• General knowledge of the physical, cognitive and psychosocial functioning level of the client population; and the demonstrated ability to appropriately interact, tailor interventions, including de-escalation techniques, and communicate with clients based on their individual maturation.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk or move about facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients.
• Ability to speak with others in order to exchange information and provide support.
• Ability to proofread and check documents and files for accuracy on a regular basis
• Ability to respond to telephones and pages, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises.

Compensation:

• Range is between $18.00-22.00 per hour
• Starting rates are determined based on years of experience, qualifications, and relevant skills.
• Alpharus Health conducts annual performance reviews, with merit increase eligbility determined by employee performance and organizational financial performance.

Benefits at Apharus Health:

Health and Wellness:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial Wellbeing:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Alpharus
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flexibility and Time Off:

• 18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service
• 9 paid company holidays
• Work-life-balance

Personal Development:

• Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
• eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU’s and job-related training
• Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance

Alpharus Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere .