Substance Abuse Technician Trainee

Job Posting Title:

Substance Abuse Technician Trainee

Department:

Behavioral Health

Location:

5901 ZUNI RD SE

Pay Range:

$17.41 - $22.40

Close Date:

October 6 2026

The Substance Abuse Technician Trainee performs technical duties and functions associated with the treatment of substance abuse (drug and alcohol). Under guidance assists in providing detoxification and treatment services to clients within the AND RESPONSIBILITIESUnder 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 in conjunction with other department staff to administer scheduled program curriculum and other activities utilized for treatment and rehabilitation of substance new clients and completes pre-screening for all the assistance of the lead technician provides education to individuals and groups in the community and facilitate group presentations and clients to appointments and other service locations outside of assigned the assistance of the lead technician prepares case histories and documents behavioral incidents through observation of clients and maintains confidential the assigned supervisor of any changes adjustments or complications with department guidance and training from Substance Abuse Technician Program Supervisor within the receive and respond to routing inquiries on behalf of the department.*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 QUALIFICATIONSHigh School Diploma or (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. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONSCREENING AND COMPLIANCEThe offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background to all County safety all FEMA training(s) assigned to this of a valid New Mexico drivers license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this required supervisor training if to the criminal history screening for Caregivers Act Sectionthrough SectionNMSA 1978 new hires at the Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Services facility will be required to complete caregiver criminal history screening for all 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 be required to work mandated overtime as CONDITIONSShift work is required.A majority of essential duties are performed indoors in a temperature-controlled duties are sometimes required in performance of essential duties and worker is exposed to natural weather conditions while performing outdoor may be exposed to intermittent noise and vibration a variety of fumes and odors contagious diseases and potentially hostile and dangerous working surface is even and may be carpeted or tiled; indoor surfaces are typically dry and may involve the use of surface may be even or uneven and may be wet or dry. Outdoor surfaces may include natural ground asphalt or duties may involve the use of stairs or ladders and may be performed on inclines or may perform duties with or without directions from a may perform duties alone or as part of a select hazards include high stress level of job operation of a TOOLS AND MATERIALSEquipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes telephone two-way radio computer printer and copy security equipment restraint equipment and mace as necessary and weapons based on first aid equipment oxygen fire extinguishers and other safety equipment on an as needed a county vehicle as and products typically handled in the performance of administrative duties include a wide variety of forms and paperwork reports various writing utensils and a wide assortment of other basic office supplies and materials.