Bernco

Substance Abuse Technician

Albuquerque, NM

Sponsorship not specified$19k-$27kDetected 7 days ago

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About the role

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Employees with safety-sensitive job profiles are subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with the organization's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy.
WORKING CONDITIONS SUBSTANCE ABUSE - Essential job duties are performed indoors in climate-controlled environment. - Indoor work surface is even, dry, carpeted or tiled floor. - Works alone primarily, with or without directions.

July 21, 2026 Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses.
The Substance Abuse Technician provides professional-level support in the treatment and rehabilitation of individuals struggling with drug and alcohol addiction.
This position delivers detoxification services, facilitates therapeutic activities, and monitors client progress in accordance with treatment plans.
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.
Maintains progress notes and documents on behavioral incidents through observation of clients and maintain confidential records.

Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.
Employee may be required to work different shifts and program reassignments.
May be required to work mandated overtime as needed.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned or required.
The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position.

Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to 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.

Will provide education to individuals and groups in the community and facilitate group presentations and workshops.
Maintains current knowledge base on counseling issues regarding substance abuse through conferences, educational training and networking with other agencies or groups.

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