Shift Coordinator - Detox Swing Shift/BE (61512)
About The Position
Come lead our Withdrawal Management team at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) as a Shift Coordinator. Our Shift Coordinator manages a team of 3-6 clinicians for a shift (Day, Swing, Overnight). Responsible for the care of up to 45 clients, coordinating all intakes, discharges, and transfers to other levels of care. The role serves as community liaison with multiple hospitals and law enforcement agencies. The role also oversees all EC/IC activity. The ideal candidate is both a strong clinician and leader capable of supervising up to 6 staff of various disciplines. Candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and effective at multi-tasking in a busy environment. Candidate will be positive, a team player, and a supportive leader to staff. Withdrawal Management provides 24/7 care to individuals experiencing acute intoxication or withdrawal from drugs and/or alcohol. The level of care is ASAM 3.2 (Social Model Detox). The team monitors the treatment progress of clients in a 45-bed clinic.
Requirements
- Must possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (with CPR/First Aid) or obtain one within 30 days of hire.
- Required QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Personnel). Must obtain QMAP certification within 30 days of hire. AMHR provides the required training, and employees must successfully pass the certification exam to meet this requirement.
- Two years of related experience and/or training.
- Shift Coordinator I Requirements: High School diploma with Certified Addiction Technician (CAT) actively registered with Colorado Department of Regulatory Affairs (DORA) or Bachelor's degree with plan to obtain CAT credential within 18 months from hire date.
- Shift Coordinator II Requirements: Bachelor’s degree is required. For candidates grandfathered into the Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) credential, High school diploma or equivalent is required. Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) credential is required.
- 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
- Candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and effective at multi-tasking in a busy environment.
- Candidate will be positive, a team player, and a supportive leader to staff.
Responsibilities
- Lead a work group and provide direction on a daily basis.
- Provide feedback to employees.
- Assist Clinical Manager with reviewing resumes and interviewing candidates.
- Serve as the primary trainer of all new staff or designates a senior member of the team to provide this training.
- Assist with scheduling.
- Assist the Clinical Manager with the daily operations of the Unit, including identifying and organizing supplies needs, receipts from purchases and ensuring that all paperwork is accounted for and completed correctly.
- Assist in the development and implementation of treatment and disposition plans that address the client as a whole-person.
- Participation in crisis and behavior management/de-escalation interventions as needed, according to state regulations, training, and established best practices.
- Develop and facilitate psychoeducational groups.
- Assist with case management functions as needed.
- Assist with intake procedures including decontamination, documentation, inventory of client belongings, and orientation to the facility.
- Assist with discharge procedures.
- Conduct one-on-ones to ensure that the treatment team has a comprehensive understanding of the clients self-identified needs.
- Provide trauma-informed interventions that minimize harm and restrictive measures and empower clients to share responsibility in their recovery plan.
- Maintain a safe therapeutic environment that emphasizes recovery, resilience and building a sense of community.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
