Provide direct clinical care to clients in a detox center, including conducting intakes, discharges, and monitoring vital signs. Coordinate resources and transport for clients while collaborating with community partners and maintaining detailed clinical documentation.
Requirements summary
Requires a High School diploma with CAT certification or a Bachelor's degree. Must possess or obtain CPR/First Aid and BLS certifications within specified timeframes.
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Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
Potomac
Pavilion: 1290 S.
Potomac
St,
Aurora,
CO 80012 -
Aurora,
CO 80012Position
Type: 1
FTE (40hrs/wk, benefited)Education
Level:
High
School/GEDSalary
Range: $22.04 - $36.36
HourlyJob
Shift: Fully In-Person/On-SiteAurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking an Addiction Technician or Specialist to provide direct clinical care to clients in our Detox Center. This role involves a range of essential duties, including conducting intakes and discharges, maintaining clinical documentation, providing counseling and case management, monitoring vital signs and withdrawal symptoms, and coordinating resources and transport for clients. You will also engage in risk assessments and collaborate with community partners such as hospitals and law enforcement. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills in substance use counseling and client care, demonstrate excellent teamwork and independence, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Our Detox Center provides 24/7 care to individuals experiencing acute intoxication or withdrawal, monitoring clients' treatment progress in a 30-bed facility offering ASAM 3.2 (Social Model Detox) care. Salary for this role Starting wage is based on experience, credentialing, and internal equity. Paid bi-weekly. Technician =
High
School
Degree with
CAT or
Bachelor's
Degree: $22.04 – $33.07 per hour Specialist =
Bachelor's
Degree with
CAS: $24.25 – $36.36 per hour
Additional
Compensation
Opportunity: Eligible staff who step in as Acting Shift Coordinator may earn an additional $3 per hour (depending on role and certification) on top of their regular pay. Available Shifts. This position is fully on-site, working 4 - 10.5-hour shifts.
Swing
Shift,
Wednesday -
Saturday 12:30 pm - 11:00 pm Shift Differential Pay. The Day weekend shift differential is paid from 7 am to 3 pm on Saturdays and Sundays only; the Swing shift differential is paid from 3 pm to 11 pm; and the Overnight shift differential is paid from 11 pm - 7 am
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long-term Disability Coverage
AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short Term Disability
Vacation Pay
Sick Pay
403(b) Retirement Plan
Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
Floating Holidays
Matching Contributions
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Day
Weekend (Sat,
Sun): $1.50/hour
Swing
Weekday (Mon-Thurs): $1.50/hour
Swing
Weekend (Fri,
Sat,
Sun): $2.75/hour
Overnight
Weekday (Monday -
Thursday): $2.75/hour
Overnight
Weekend (Friday,
Saturday &
Sunday): $4.00/hour Bilingual Language Differential Pay. Employees who successfully pass a language assessment are eligible to receive bilingual differential pay. This differential is provided as a fixed amount of $3,000 per calendar year, paid on a bi‑weekly basis across 26 pay periods, and prorated based on hire date and full‑time equivalency (FTE). Eligibility and payment are subject to the language requirements of the position and the employee’s demonstrated proficiency in the language.
Essential
Functions: Interact with a client population that is actively intoxicated and/or experiencing symptoms of withdrawal. Provide guidance, safety, stability, and direction to clients. Identify emergency signals and situations and reacts appropriately. Perform accurate, legal, timely and ethical documentation at all times, including admissions and discharges, inventories and screening of clients personal belongings, and charting of all significant interactions with each client. Monitor and document client vital signs, physical condition and behavior as needed. Enters data using Electronic Health. Record and Microsoft office product software. Monitor/observe Urinalysis (UA) or Breath Alcohol (BA) tests as needed and documents appropriately. Monitor the facility to insure it is maintained in a neat and orderly manner and that all outside doors remain secured. Dispose of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards. Refer client to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling when needed. May assist in transporting admitted clients to hospitals, aftercare, or other approved services as directed by the Shift Supervisor. Staff member will complete needed care coordination tasks for their assigned role.
Requirements
Current CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire. Must possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain one within 30 days of hire.
Preferred
Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP).
Preferred
Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Preferred
Valid Colorado Driver's License with a driving record that meets organization's requirements.
Technician
Requirements: High School diploma with Certified Addiction Technician (CAT) actively registered with Colorado Department of Regulatory Affairs (DORA) or Bachelors’ degree with plan to obtain CAT credential within 18 months from hire date. Entry level position - zero to six months experience.
Specialist
Requirements: CAS (Certified Addiction Specialist) actively registered with Colorado Department of Regulatory Affairs (DORA) is required. Six months' work experience in behavioral health or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Vaccination and TB Test. At AMHR the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priorities. As part of this commitment, all employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and present a negative TB test result before their first day of work. Proof of both the flu shot and negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary.
Benefits
Health insurance: Kaiser Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care) Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance Long-term disability coverage
403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency) The company observes 11 designated holidays each year.
Exception
Employees working in 24/7 programs or facilities are scheduled to work their regular shifts if the holiday falls on their scheduled workday. In these cases, employees will receive their regular pay for hours worked plus holiday pay. Employee Assistance Program Voluntary term life insurance Short term disability
*Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more Our Mission, Vision and Core Values.
Mission
Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery.
Vision
To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.
Core
Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context including harassment or exclusion. #LI-KR1
