SUD Technician

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Associates Degree or Peer Support Specialist Certification, with six months work experience in behavioral health or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

Position Summary

The SUD Technician provides milieu management and ensures safety of individuals or groups in the Residential Treatment Center. As an integral member of the Treatment Team, he/she is committed to enhancing lives every day by promoting and participating in a positive, supportive, cooperative team environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists with planning, conducting and supervision of activities of the client population.
• Documents all significant interactions with each client.
• Identifies emergency signals and situations and reacts appropriately.
• Interacts with client population in order to provide guidance, safety, stability and direction.
• Assures client confidentiality.
• May provide admission and discharge services, transportation of clients to appointments or recreation activities.
• Monitors milieu activity and ensures safety, remaining awake and alert throughout all scheduled shifts.
• Monitors/observes Urinalysis (UA) or Breath Alcohol (BA) tests as needed and documents appropriately.
• Supports other clinical staff as needed.