Shift Coordinator - Detox

Aurora Mental Health Center; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health is seeking a dedicated Shift Coordinator to lead a team in a dynamic detox environment. This role involves managing client care, overseeing a team of clinicians, and ensuring the smooth operation of a 30-bed clinic. The ideal candidate will be a supportive leader with strong organizational skills, capable of multitasking in a fast-paced setting. Join a mission-driven organization committed to fostering hope and healing in the community, where your leadership can make a meaningful impact on clients' recovery journeys.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Company Paid Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Coverage

403(b) Retirement Plan

Accrued Vacation Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Short-term Disability

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience and/or training required.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of clinicians and manage daily operations.
• Coordinate intakes, discharges, and transfers for clients.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis Management

Multitasking

Team Coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Details Job Location: East Metro Detox: 1290 South Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012 - Aurora, CO Position Type: Full Time: FTE 1 Education Level: High School Salary Range: $24.25 - $40.00 Hourly Description

Come lead our Detox 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). Responsible for the care of up to 24 clients, coordinating all intakes, discharges, and transfers to other levels of care. The role serves as a 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 a leader capable of supervising up to 6 staff of various disciplines. Candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and effective at multitasking in a busy environment. Candidate will be positive, a team player, and a supportive leader to staff.

Our Detox Center 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 30-bed clinic.

Salary for this role. Starting wage is based on experience, credentialing, and company equity. Paid bi-weekly.

• Shift Coordinator I: $24.25 - $36.36 per hour - Requires CAT (Certified Addiction Technician) certification or Bachelor's degree and plans to earn a CAT certification.
• Shift Coordinator II: $26.68 - $40.00 per hour - Requires CAS (Certified Addiction Specialist) certificate

Schedule. This position is fully onsite/in person.

• Wednesday–Saturday Day shift: 4x10-hour shifts, 6:30am–4:30pm

Shift Differential Pay. The Day weekend shift differential is paid 7am to 3pm on Saturday and Sunday only; the Swing shift differential is paid from 3pm to 11pm; the Overnight shift differential is paid 11pm to 7am

• Overnight Weekday (Monday–Thursday): $2.50/hour
• Overnight Weekend (Friday, Saturday & Sunday): $3.50/hour
• Swing Weekday (Mon–Thurs): $1.25/hour
• Swing Weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun): $1.75/hour
• Day Weekend (Sat, Sun): $1.00/hour

Bilingual Language Differential Pay. *Rate depends on language requirements for the position and the candidate's fluency.

• Employees will receive scheduled earnings on a bi-weekly basis, equivalent to 5% of their regular base rate (hourly or salaried), with a maximum amount of $3,000.00 per calendar year. The annual maximum amount will be prorated based on full-time equivalency (FTE).

Essential Functions:

• Lead a work group and provide direction on a daily basis. Provide feedback to employees.
• Assist with ad hoc 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Current CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• 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'sdegree with plan to obtain CAT credential within 18 months from hire date.
• Shift Coordinator II Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s level degree is required.
  • For candidates previously exempted from the degree requirement for 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.

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, plus 10 Paid Company Holidays, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
• 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 its subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees based on 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.

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