Addiction Technician or Specialist - Overnight Shift

Overview

Potomac Pavilion: 1290 S. Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012 – Aurora, CO 80012

Aurora 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 range: $22.04 - $36.36 per hour (Starting wage is based on experience, credentialing, and internal equity). Paid bi-weekly.

• 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 react 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. Enter data using Electronic Health.
• Record using Microsoft Office products.
• Monitor/observe Urinalysis (UA) or Breath Alcohol (BA) tests as needed and document appropriately.
• Monitor the facility to ensure 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.
• 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.

• 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…