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