Institutional Chemical Dependency Technician

Requisition
34192
-Posted
08/06/2026

- Corrections

- Newcastle

- WY

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider dedicated to helping people build healthier lives. For nearly 60 years, we have provided substance use and mental health treatment that helps individuals, families, and communities find healing, hope, and lasting wellbeing. Our mission is simple:
We help people build healthier lives. By combining clinical expertise with a person-centered approach, we help people build the skills, resilience, and support systems needed to create meaningful, lasting change.

Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll be working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth.

When you join us, you'll discover personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

We are honored to offer behavioral healthcare services in Corrections

Perks of working in correctional healthcare:

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on a marginalized population
• Exposure to diverse patient demographics
• Focus on driving change, tracking progress, and improving care
• Development of skills in a unique healthcare setting

Our Newcastle location offers a unique and supportive work environment in a scenic, open-campus setting. Nestled near the Black Hills and close to Rapid City, SD, this area is perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors.

We offer compensated travel time for long-distance commuters and a relocation reimbursement of up to $2,500 for those moving for the role. Staff enjoy free daily meals
, strong team camaraderie, and opportunities to participate in DOC events, fundraisers, and community initiatives.

Location: Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp - 40 Pippin Rd. Newcastle, WY 82701

• Male and Female population

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, flexible hours between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM (40-hour week), with occasional evenings up to 8:00 PM (rotating shift 1-2 days).

Institutional Chemical Dependency Technician are responsible for:

• Monitors and observes clients, ensures their safety and well-being, and provides motivational support and guidance to assist them in meeting therapeutic goals.
• Reports client observations and contributes to treatment decisions concerning therapy, discipline, and privileges.
• Ensures safety and well-being of clients by continuously supervising therapeutic and recreational activities, monitoring client break periods and movement; intervening as necessary to control or channel inappropriate behaviors, making rounds, touring grounds and taking census counts
• Guides and assists clients in complying with Center rules and regulations. Supervises client work functions in accordance with program policies; initiates lights out or morning wake up routines according to established schedules.
• Monitors client behavior and reports incidents, inappropriate or unusual behaviors to appropriate treatment team members.
• Performs variety of related office and technical duties as necessary
• Duties may vary by Center assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience with criminal justice populations preferred (not required).
• General knowledge of the physical, cognitive and psychosocial functioning level of the client population; and the demonstrated ability to appropriately interact, tailor interventions, including de-escalation techniques, and communicate with clients…