Addiction Technician - Overnight Shift/FE (62168)

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Life and AD&D insurance

Long-term disability

Wellness program

Job summary

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) seeks an Addiction Technician or Specialist to provide direct clinical care at the Withdrawal Management Center, including intakes, discharges, counseling, care coordination, and monitoring in a 45-bed ASAM 3.2 facility. On-site, 4-10 hour shifts with comprehensive benefits and 24/7 coverage for clients.

The role emphasizes teamwork, independence, and strong clinical skills in substance use counseling within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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: High School diploma with CAT registered with DORA or BA with plan to obtain CAT within 18 months from hire date.
• Specialist: CAS registered with DORA; six months in behavioral health or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients who are actively intoxicated and/or experiencing withdrawal symptoms.
• Provide guidance, safety, stability, and direction to clients.
• Identify emergency signals and respond appropriately.
• Perform accurate, timely and ethical documentation (admissions, discharges, inventories, charting).
• Monitor and document vital signs and enter data in Electronic Health systems.
• Refer clients to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling.
• May assist in transporting admitted clients to hospitals or aftercare as directed.

Skills

Clinical skills

Counseling

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

EHR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking an Addiction Technician or Specialist to provide direct clinical care to clients in our Withdrawal Management 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 Withdrawal Management Center provides 24/7 care to individuals experiencing acute intoxication or withdrawal, monitoring clients' treatment progress in a 45-bed facility offering ASAM 3.2 (Social Model Detox) care.

Salary for this role

Starting wage is based on experience, credentialing, and internal equity. Paid bi-weekly.

• High School Degree with CAT or Bachelor's Degree: $22.04 – $33.07 per hour
• Bachelor's Degree with CAS: $24.25 – $36.36 per hour

Additional Compensation Opportunity

Eligible staff who step in as Acting Shift Coordinator may earn an additional $45–$50 per 10-hour shift (depending on role and certification) on top of their regular pay.

Available Shift

This position is fully on-site working 4 - 10 hour shifts.

• Overnight, Sunday - Wednesday 8:30 pm - 7:00 am

Shift Differential Pay

The Day weekend shift differential is paid from 7 am to 3 pm on Saturdays and Sundays only; the Swing shift differential is paid from 3 pm to 11 pm; and the Overnight shift differential is paid from 11 pm - 7 am

• Day Weekend (Sat, Sun): $1.50/hour
• Swing Weekday (Mon-Thurs): $1.50/hour
• Swing Weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun): $2.75/hour
• Overnight Weekday (Monday - Thursday): $2.75/hour
• Overnight Weekend (Friday, Saturday & Sunday): $4.00/hour

Essential Functions

• 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 reacts 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. Enters data using Electronic Health.
• Record and Microsoft office product software.
• Monitor/observe Urinalysis (UA) or Breath Alcohol (BA) tests as needed and documents appropriately.
• Monitor the facility to insure 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.

Qualifications

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.

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

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 resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context including harassment or exclusion.