PRN Addiction Technician - Flexible Shifts & Weekend Pay

Aurora-Mental-Health-; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a dedicated PRN Addiction Technician or Addiction Specialist to join our 24/7 Withdrawal Management team in Aurora, CO. You will provide direct clinical care, support the treatment milieu, and help ensure client safety during detoxification, working a minimum of two shifts per month.

The role requires strong clinical skills, ability to document accurately, monitor vital signs, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Preferred: Bilingual Spanish/English.
• Preferred: Colorado Driver's License with a driving record that meets organization's requirements.
• High School diploma with CAT active registered with DORA or Bachelor's with plan to obtain CAT within 18 months.
• CAS (Certified Addiction Specialist) actively registered with DORA.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients who are actively intoxicated or experiencing withdrawal.
• Provide guidance, safety, stability, and direction to clients.
• Identify emergency signals and react appropriately.
• Document admissions, discharges, inventories, and charting of interactions.
• Monitor and document vital signs and enter data in Electronic Health records.
• Monitor UA/BA tests and document results.
• Maintain a neat, secure facility and manage biohazard waste per OSHA.
• Refer clients to supportive services to supplement treatment.
• Transport admitted clients to hospitals or approved services as directed.
• Complete care coordination tasks for the assigned role.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish English

CPR/First Aid

Education

High School diploma with CAT (DORA registered)

Bachelor's degree with plan to obtain CAT credential within 18 months

CAS (Certified Addiction Specialist) active with DORA

Tools

Microsoft Office

QMAP

Job description

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a dedicated PRN Addiction Technician or Addiction Specialist to join our 24/7 Withdrawal Management team in Aurora, CO. You will provide direct clinical care, support the treatment milieu, and help ensure client safety during detoxification, working a minimum of two shifts per month.

The role requires strong clinical skills, ability to document accurately, monitor vital signs, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team.