The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Montana Chemical Dependency Center.

Join the Montana Chemical Dependency Center (MCDC) and make a difference one life at a time. MCDC is the only in-patient chemical dependency treatment center administered by the state. We serve individuals 18 and older who have been diagnosed as having an addiction to drugs or alcohol or who suffer from both addiction and mental disorders.

Responsibilities of the Treatment Technician include\: 1) Communicates with patients to understand needs and assists with activities of daily living; 2) Records patient data such as behavioral observations, vital signs, symptoms, etc.; and 3) Gathers information for patient admissions and inputs into the system. This position is an on call role and does not have standard set hours.

Why Join DPHHS\:

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

There will be frequent screenings of candidates as they apply.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity\:

Ability to communicate information both orally and in writing.
Ability to make observations and report/ record them accurately.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, maintaining them over time.
Ability to operate a personal computer and general Office Equipment as necessary to complete the essential functions including using spreadsheet, word processing, data base, e-mail, and other computer programs.

Meet minimum qualifications\:

High school diploma or the equivalent
Two years of job-related experience working with people in healthcare setting.
Must have or willing to obtain prior to hire date a valid CPR/AED/FIRST AID certification card.

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.