Recovery & Behavioral Health Technician (Part-Time)

Bernalillo County; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Bernalillo County is seeking a Substance Abuse Technician (Part Time) in the Behavioral Health department to support individuals needing social, behavioral health, or substance abuse assistance at the 5901 ZUNI RD SE location in Albuquerque, NM.

This role involves maintaining documentation, supporting program operations, and staying informed on best practices in community health, harm reduction, and rehabilitation services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Two (2) years of work experience involving substance abuse, healthcare, law enforcement, emergency management, or corrections.

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 with other department staff to administer scheduled program curriculum and activities for treatment and rehabilitation of substance abuse.
• Gathers and researches data to track the reliability and validity of provided treatment; makes recommendations for service modification.
• Processes new clients, orients to facility rules, and assists clients with daily activities and informational literature.
• Provides education to individuals and groups in the community and conducts group presentations and workshops.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Bernalillo County is seeking a Substance Abuse Technician (Part Time) in the Behavioral Health department to support individuals needing social, behavioral health, or substance abuse assistance at the 5901 ZUNI RD SE location in Albuquerque, NM.

This role involves maintaining documentation, supporting program operations, and staying informed on best practices in community health, harm reduction, and rehabilitation services.