Direct Care Monitor - 3rd Shift

Alpharus Health•Humble, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider offering substance use and mental health treatment. The Direct Care Monitor works at the Atascocita residential correctional center, a structured and secure facility focused on substance use treatment for court-ordered clients. The role involves observing and supporting clients, promoting their safety and well-being, and helping them work toward therapeutic goals in collaboration with the treatment team. This position is scheduled for the 3rd shift, 9:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Compensation is $18.00 per hour, with an additional $0.50 per hour shift differential for hours worked between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Annual performance reviews may determine eligibility for merit increases based on employee and organizational performance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be able to interact respectfully with substance abuse clients and form a working therapeutic alliance.
Valid driver's license in the state of residence and a good driving record.
Ability to work overtime and occasional weekends.
Any and all work experience is encouraged; experience in corrections, security, home health aide (HHA), direct support professional (DSP), caregiving, or substance abuse counseling is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Experience in corrections, security guard or security officer work, home health aide (HHA) work, direct support professional (DSP) work, caregiving, or substance abuse counseling.

Responsibilities

Monitor and observe clients, ensure their safety and well-being, and provide motivational support and guidance to help them meet therapeutic goals.
Report client observations and contribute to treatment decisions regarding therapy, discipline, and privileges.
Monitor clients during medication self-administration.
Collect urine samples for laboratory screening and administer breathalyzer tests to detect alcohol use.
Support treatment plans by scheduling and coordinating client transportation and assisting with planning interactive events for clients.
Provide security for the medical building.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums.
Employee assistance programs focused on mental health.
403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance, and life and AD&D insurance paid for by Alpharus Health.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
18 paid time off days per year, with accrual rates increasing with years of service.
9 paid company holidays.
Training and development programs.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year.
eLearning access to online courses providing CEUs and job-related training.
Formal and informal clinical supervision.