Detox Addiction Specialist — Clinical Care & Support

Aurora-Mental-Health-; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 3,036,230 - 5,010,331; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental, vision, FSA

403(b) retirement plan

Vacation & sick pay

Holiday pay

Employee Assistance Program

Short-term disability

Job summary

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery seeks an Addiction Technician or Specialist to provide direct clinical care in our Detox Center. You will conduct intakes and discharges, maintain clinical documentation, deliver counseling and case management, monitor vital signs and withdrawal symptoms, and coordinate transport and resources for clients.

You will perform risk assessments and collaborate with hospitals and law enforcement to support treatment progress in a 30-bed ASAM 3.2 detox setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with CAT or Bachelor's degree.
• CAS or CAT credential preferred; QMAP preferred.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification within six months.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intakes and discharges for detox clients.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and charting.
• Provide counseling and case management.
• Monitor vital signs and withdrawal symptoms.
• Coordinate transport and connect clients with community resources.
• Perform risk assessments and collaborate with hospitals and law enforcement.

Skills

Clinical counseling

Crisis intervention

Teamwork

Independence

Documentation

Education

High School diploma with CAT

Bachelor's degree

CAS

Plan to obtain CAT within 18 months

Tools

Electronic Health Record

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery seeks an Addiction Technician or Specialist to provide direct clinical care in our Detox Center. You will conduct intakes and discharges, maintain clinical documentation, deliver counseling and case management, monitor vital signs and withdrawal symptoms, and coordinate transport and resources for clients.

You will perform risk assessments and collaborate with hospitals and law enforcement to support treatment progress in a 30-bed ASAM 3.2 detox setting.