Addiction Technician PRN (61756)

About the role

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a dedicated, team-oriented PRN (as needed) Addiction Technician or Addiction Specialist to join our 24/7 Withdrawal Management team.

Responsibilities

• 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 react 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.
• Maintain and document client vital signs, physical condition and behavior as needed.
• Enter data using Electronic Health Record and Microsoft Office product software.
• Monitor and document Urinalysis (UA) or Breath Alcohol (BA) tests as needed and document appropriately.
• Maintain the facility to ensure 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 clients 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.
• Complete needed care coordination tasks for their assigned role.

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Shift Differential Pay

• 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

Availability

• This PRN role requires availability to complete initial in-person orientation and training during the scheduled onboarding week (Tuesday - Thursday), followed by up to eight (8) paid training shifts within the first two months, scheduled based on operational needs.
• To remain active in PRN status, employees are expected to work at least two shifts per month, with each shift lasting a minimum of five (5) hours, unless otherwise approved.

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 react 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.
• Maintain and document client vital signs, physical condition and behavior as needed.
• Enter data using Electronic Health Record and Microsoft Office product software.
• Monitor and document Urinalysis (UA) or Breath Alcohol (BA) tests as needed and document appropriately.
• Maintain the facility to ensure 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 clients 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.
• Complete needed care coordination tasks for their assigned role.

Benefits

• Accrued Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Program