Direct Care Monitor - 2nd Shift

Alpharus Health•Austin, TX

About The Position

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider offering substance use and mental health treatment. Direct Care Monitors observe and support clients, help maintain their safety and well-being, and contribute to therapeutic goals and treatment decisions. The role also involves monitoring medication self-administration, collecting urine samples, administering breathalyzer tests, coordinating transportation and client activities, and providing security for the medical building. The schedule is 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., five days per week, which may include weekends. The starting pay rate is $19.00 per hour. Alpharus Health conducts annual reviews that include consideration of merit increases.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to respectfully interact 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.
Ability to walk or move about facilities for up to two hours at a time to monitor and interact with clients.
Ability to speak with others to exchange information and provide support.
Ability to proofread and check documents and files for accuracy on a regular basis.
Ability to respond to telephones and pages, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises.

Nice To Haves

Experience in corrections, as a security guard or security officer, as a home health aide (HHA), direct support professional (DSP), caregiver, or substance abuse counselor is a plus.

Responsibilities

Monitor and observe clients to ensure their safety and well-being, and provide motivational support and guidance toward therapeutic goals.
Report client observations and contribute to treatment decisions concerning 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 the planning of interactive client events.
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.
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.
Access to online courses providing CEUs and job-related training.
Formal and informal clinical supervision.