[Hiring] Substance Abuse Technician @Bernalillo County

Role Description

The Substance Abuse Technician provides support to individuals requiring social, behavioral health, or substance abuse assistance. Maintains accurate documentation, supports program operations across various settings, and stays informed on best practices in community health, harm reduction, and rehabilitation services.

• Provides professional-level support in the treatment and rehabilitation of individuals struggling with drug and alcohol addiction.
• Delivers detoxification services, facilitates therapeutic activities, and monitors client progress in accordance with treatment plans.
• Works directly with clients and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery, education, and reintegration into the community.

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.

Requirements

• Experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) preferred.
• Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
• Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
• Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position.
• Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.
• Completion of caregiver criminal history screening for all caregivers.
• Employee may be required to work different shifts and program reassignments.
• May be required to work mandated overtime as needed.
• This job profile is classified as safety-sensitive.
• Employees with safety-sensitive job profiles are subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and random drug & alcohol testing.

Benefits

• Generous leave accruals.
• Career development opportunities.
• Remote & flex-work options as appropriate.
• Longevity pay.
• Education assistance program.
• Health benefits.
• Lucrative retirement.
• And so much more.