Substance Abuse Tech Trainee – Growth & Impact in Recovery

Bernalillo County; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Remote & flex-work options

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bernalillo County seeks a Substance Abuse Technician Trainee - FTAB in the Behavioral Health department. You will support clients through addiction detoxification and recovery, conduct assessments, and assist in program delivery under supervision.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of related work experience. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for training and career development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One (1) year 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

• Under guidance of the Program Supervisor, 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.
• Processes new clients and completes pre-screening for all intakes.
• Under the assistance of the lead technician, provides 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.
• Under the assistance of the lead technician, prepares case histories and documents behavioral incidents through observation of clients and maintains confidential records.
• Informs the assigned supervisor of any changes, adjustments or complications with department protocols.
• Receives guidance and training from Substance Abuse Technician – Program Supervisor within the division.
• May receive and respond to routing inquiries on behalf of the department.

Skills

Substance abuse experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Bernalillo County seeks a Substance Abuse Technician Trainee - FTAB in the Behavioral Health department. You will support clients through addiction detoxification and recovery, conduct assessments, and assist in program delivery under supervision.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of related work experience. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for training and career development.