Addiction Technician - Swing Shift/FE (63014)

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking an Addiction Technician or Specialist to provide direct clinical care to clients in our Detox Center.

About the role

This role involves providing 24/7 care to individuals experiencing acute intoxication or withdrawal in a 30-bed facility offering ASAM 3.2 (Social Model Detox) care. You will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with community partners such as hospitals and law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intakes and discharges for clients.
• Maintain accurate, legal, timely, and ethical clinical documentation, including admissions, discharges, inventories, and screening of clients' personal belongings.
• Provide counseling, case management, and guidance to clients who are actively intoxicated or experiencing withdrawal symptoms.
• Monitor and document client vital signs, physical condition, behavior, and withdrawal symptoms.
• Perform risk assessments and identify emergency situations, reacting appropriately.
• Monitor Urinalysis (UA) or Breath Alcohol (BA) tests and document results.
• Ensure the facility is maintained in a neat, orderly, and secure manner; dispose of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards.
• Refer clients to supportive services and coordinate care, including transport to hospitals, aftercare, or other approved services.
• Complete care coordination tasks as assigned.
• Enter data using Electronic Health Record and Microsoft Office software.

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
  • Bachelor’s degree with plan to obtain CAT credential within 18 months from hire date.
  • Entry-level position: zero to six months of 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.
• Annual influenza (flu) shot and negative TB test result required before the first day of work. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested.

Pay

• Starting wage based on experience, credentialing, and internal equity, paid bi-weekly.
• 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.
• Additional $3 per hour for eligible staff stepping in as Acting Shift Coordinator (depending on role and certification).
• Shift Differential Pay:
  • Day Weekend (Sat, Sun, 7 am – 3 pm): $1.50/hour.
  • Swing Weekday (Mon–Thurs, 3 pm – 11 pm): $1.50/hour.
  • Swing Weekend (Fri–Sun, 3 pm – 11 pm): $2.75/hour.
  • Overnight Weekday (Mon–Thurs, 11 pm – 7 am): $2.75/hour.
  • Overnight Weekend (Fri–Sun, 11 pm – 7 am): $4.00/hour.
• Bilingual Language Differential Pay: $3,000 per calendar year (prorated based on hire date and FTE), paid bi-weekly, for employees who pass a language assessment.

Schedule

• Fully on-site, working 4 × 10-hour shifts.
• Example shift: Swing Shift, Sunday – Wednesday, 12:30 pm – 11:00 pm.

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 (eligible if working 30+ hours per week).
• 403(b) retirement plan with 100% vesting immediately and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment.
• Accrued vacation pay up to 12 days and sick pay up to 12 days per year, plus 1 floating holiday (hours calculated pro-rata based on FTE).
• 10 designated holidays per year. Employees in 24/7 programs receive holiday pay if scheduled to work on a holiday.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary term life insurance and short-term disability.

Mission and 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.