Detox & Withdrawal Care Specialist

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) 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.