Integrated Medical Technician & Case Manager

Santa Fe Recovery Center, Inc; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Fe Recovery Center, Inc is seeking a Medical Technician/Case Manager to join our detox team in Santa Fe, NM. You will assist with medication administration, monitor vital signs, and support discharge planning while coordinating referrals to housing, community resources, and treatment services.

The role combines clinical monitoring with case management to ensure seamless continuity of care and better client outcomes during stay.

Qualifications

• One year of working in substance use treatment, behavioral health preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records or EMR systems.
• Experience coordinating community resources preferred.
• Medication administration and documentation.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation.
• Time management and ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while functioning as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medication administration according to provider orders.
• Obtain and document vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, BACs, urine drug screenings.
• Complete admissions and discharges.
• Monitor withdrawal symptoms and promptly report changes in client condition to nursing staff.
• Complete medication counts and maintain medication documentation (MAR/EHR).
• Conduct routine safety rounds and wellness checks.
• Maintain inventory of medications and medical supplies.
• Document client interactions accurately within EHR.
• Complete psychosocial and resource assessments upon admission.
• Begin discharge planning at admission and update plans as needed throughout treatment.
• Coordinate referrals to residential treatment, outpatient services, MAT providers, housing, transportation, employment resources, behavioral health providers, and community agencies.
• Coordinate appointments with medical providers, behavioral health providers, probation/parole, CYFD, courts, and other community partners.
• Develop individualized after-care plans with each client.
• Collaborate with nursing, providers, clinicians, peer support, and admission to remove barriers to successful discharge.
• Follow up on pending referrals and ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Participate in CARF, Licensing, audits, quality improvement activities, and surveys.
• Maintain professional boundaries and therapeutic relationships.
• Assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation.
• Participate in ongoing training and competency assessments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Substance use treatment

Behavioral health

EMR documentation

Crisis intervention

Time management

Strong communication

Independence with teamwork

Documentation skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA / CMA / EMT or equivalent

Case Management certification preferred

CPR/BLS certification

Valid NM driver’s license

Job description

Santa Fe Recovery Center, Inc is seeking a Medical Technician/Case Manager to join our detox team in Santa Fe, NM. You will assist with medication administration, monitor vital signs, and support discharge planning while coordinating referrals to housing, community resources, and treatment services.

The role combines clinical monitoring with case management to ensure seamless continuity of care and better client outcomes during stay.