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Substance Abuse Technician

Lifetime Recovery
San Antonio, TX Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 12/8/2025 CLOSED ON 12/26/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Technician position at Lifetime Recovery?

Under the supervision of the Direct Care Manager, the direct care technician will monitor the all-male adult client population.

A substance abuse technician works in facilities that support the treatment of clients suffering from alcoholism, drug addiction, and other behaviors that interfere with their quality of life. Collaborating with counselors and other healthcare professionals to implement rehabilitation programs and help patients on their journey to recovery.

Qualifications & Experience

· High School Diploma or GED required

· Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

· Must possess a current driver’s license and liability insurance and have reliable transportation - required

· If in Recovery, having at least 2 years free from substance abuse or dependency.

  • Customer Service

· Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.

· Recommended one year experience with adult male clients preferred

This can be a full-time or part-time position based on needs of the applicant. Only full-time employees are eligible for benefits.

Shifts and days off must be flexible based on the operational needs of Lifetime Recovery
Benefit Conditions:

  • Waiting period may apply
  • Only full-time employees eligible

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

  • Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
  • People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
  • Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
  • Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
  • Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
  • Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
  • High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Recovery Care Technician: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Overnight Shift (Required)
  • Night Shift (Required)
  • Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16

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