Detox (60123)

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery•Aurora, CO

20h•$24 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking flexible and dynamic Float Providers to join our Acute Care Division, serving across three critical programs—the Detox Center, Crisis Walk-In Clinic (WIC), and Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). In this versatile role, you’ll step in where support is needed most, performing essential duties such as client intakes and discharges, monitoring vital signs and withdrawal symptoms, facilitating safety checks, assisting with meals, providing group and individual support, and conducting brief assessments to connect clients to appropriate care. The ideal candidate is compassionate, adaptable, and calm under pressure, with strong interpersonal and de-escalation skills, excellent teamwork, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing environments while delivering accurate clinical documentation. If you’re passionate about making a difference for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges, we’d love to have you on our team! Salary for this role. Starting wage is based on experience and company equity. Paid bi-weekly. $24.25 - $36.37 per hour Available Shifts. This position is fully on-site, working 4 - 10-hour shifts. Swing Shift, Sunday - Wednesday 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm Swing Shift, Wednesday - Saturday 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm

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
Entry-level position - zero to six months of experience.
Current CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
Strong interpersonal and de-escalation skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Basic computer skills and proficiency in documentation
Ability to write clinical notes and summaries in prescribed style and format.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints.
Written and verbal communication skills.
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.

Nice To Haves

Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP).
Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Valid Colorado Driver's License with a driving record that meets the organization's requirements.
Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Compassion, professionalism, and adaptability in crisis situations

Responsibilities

Complete client intakes and discharges
Monitor vital signs, withdrawal symptoms, and maintain a safe environment
Provide guidance, stability, and crisis intervention
Document all interactions accurately and timely in Electronic Health Records
Conduct UA/BA tests and maintain facility security
Assist with client transport and refer to supportive services as needed
Provide continuous client oversight and safety checks
Assist with group therapy, individual support, and meal services
Facilitate psychoeducational groups and implement treatment plans
Deliver trauma-informed interventions and crisis de-escalation
Support intake and discharge procedures and maintain a therapeutic environment
Act as the first point of contact for walk-in clients
Perform brief assessments and assist with placement into appropriate care
Maintain a calm, safe environment and monitor client activity
Complete documentation and coordinate referrals
Provide immediate support, de-escalation, and comfort items as needed

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