Substance Abuse Technician

SUBSTANCE ABUSE TECHNICIAN (SAT)

Field

Detail

Position Status

Full-Time

Reports To

Program Manager & Clinical Director

Schedule

1st/2nd/3rd shift; weekends 12-hr

Position Summary

Provides direct supervision of persons served, milieu management, behavioral observation, shift documentation, group facilitation support, and incident reporting.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Completion of ARISE SAT training program

• CPR/First Aid certification

• Must pass drug test and background check

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Drug test at Hancock Gateway Lab

• Criminal background check must clear before first day

• OIG LEIE screening

• TB skin test or proof within past year

• Immunizations

Job Responsibilities (derived from ARISE policies):

• Maintain safe, therapeutic milieu environment

• Conduct behavioral observation and document changes in behavior, mood, or safety risk

• Complete accurate, timely shift documentation

• Assist clinicians with group facilitation

• Execute elopement response: recognition, actions, notification chain, documentation

• Identify signs of substance use or possession; follow contraband procedures

• Supervise persons served during activities, meals, and transitions

• Conduct head counts and accountability procedures using Client Daily Census Sheet

• Apply de-escalation techniques and crisis response

• Submit incident reports in SharePoint

• Participate in all emergency drills

• Cover front desk functions during overnight shift

• Secure sign-in logs, census sheets, and MARs during evacuation if safe

• Assist persons served with mobility limitations during emergencies

General Standards (All Positions):

• Exemplify ARISE Core Values (Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Collaboration)

• Follow the Code of Conduct

• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2

• Maintain a safe environment for recovery

• Participate in emergency drills and follow emergency procedures

• Report critical incidents

• Complete orientation within 5 business days and all required annual training

• Self-disclose arrests, charges, or convictions within 48 hours