Job Posting Title:
Substance Abuse Technician
Department:
Behavioral Health
Location:
5901 ZUNI RD SE
Pay Range:
$18.60 - $26.50
Close Date:
April 1, 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. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. 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.
FUNCTIONAL AREA:
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
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. The technician works directly with clients and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery, education, and reintegration into the community.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE
- Obtain relevant information about clients through interview, assessment and case history; assist and support clients through addiction detoxification and recovery; observe, intervene and report client adherence to program goals and objectives.
- Work in conjunction with other department staff to administer scheduled program curriculum and other activities utilized for treatment and rehabilitation of substance abuse.
- Gather and research data utilized to track the reliability and validity of treatment that has been provided; make recommendations regarding modification of services and service delivery.
- Process new clients, i.e., issuance of clothing, orientation to the rules of facilities and assist clients with daily activities, events and informational literature.
- Will provide education to individuals and groups in the community and facilitate group presentations and workshops.
- Transport clients to appointments and other service locations outside of assigned program.
- Maintain progress notes and document behavioral incidents through observation of clients and maintain confidential records.
- Participate in reviews of job performance and adhere to recommended measures for change.
- Receive guidance and training from Program Supervisor within the division.
- Maintain current knowledge base on counseling issues regarding substance abuse through conferences, educational training and networking with other agencies or groups.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required.
- Incumbent(s) in this classification may handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents or decisions that require maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma
- 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PREFERENCES
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE
- Experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) preferred.
SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE
The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:
- Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
- This position is safety sensitive. Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
- Pursuant to the criminal history screening for Caregivers Act, Section 29-17-1 through Section 29-17-5 NMSA 1978, new hires at the Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Services facility will be required to complete a caregiver criminal history screening for all caregivers. Conviction of a disqualifying condition is cause for termination or sufficient reason not to hire if applicant has a disqualifying condition on their record at time of application.
- Employee must have a valid New Mexico driver’s license by employment date and maintain a valid NM driver’s license while employed in this position.
- Employee may be required to work different shifts and program reassignments.
- Employee must complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
- May be required to work mandated overtime as needed.
WORKING CONDITIONS
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE
- Essential job duties are performed indoors in climate-controlled environment.
- Primary work surface is even, dry, carpeted or tiled floor.
- Works alone primarily, with or without directions. Works with groups and with a select team at times
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE
- Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes telephone, computer, printer, and copy machine.
- Various forms of paperwork are handled in performance of essential job duties.