Part-Time Substance Abuse Recovery Technician

Bernalillo County Fire Rescue; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Bernalillo County is seeking a Part-Time Substance Abuse Technician to support Behavioral Health services at 5901 ZUNI RD SE. You will assist individuals with detoxification, facilitate activities, and document progress according to treatment plans.

You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery and reintegration, provide community education, transport clients as needed, and maintain confidential records while staying current on best practices in harm reduction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Obtains relevant information about clients through interview, assessment and case history; assists and supports clients through addiction detoxification and recovery; observes, intervenes, and reports client adherence to program goals and objectives.
• Works in conjunction with other department staff to administer scheduled program curriculum and other activities utilized for treatment and rehabilitation of substance abuse.
• Gathers and researches data utilized to track the reliability and validity of treatment that has been provided; makes recommendations regarding modification of services and service delivery.
• Processes new clients, i.e., issuance of clothing, orientation to the rules of facilities and assists clients with daily activities, events, and informational literature.
• Will provide education to individuals and groups in the community and facilitate group presentations and workshops.
• Transports clients to appointments and other service locations outside of assigned program.
• Maintains progress notes and documents on behavioral incidents through observation of clients and maintain confidential records.

Job description

Bernalillo County is seeking a Part-Time Substance Abuse Technician to support Behavioral Health services at 5901 ZUNI RD SE. You will assist individuals with detoxification, facilitate activities, and document progress according to treatment plans.

You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery and reintegration, provide community education, transport clients as needed, and maintain confidential records while staying current on best practices in harm reduction.