Direct Care Monitor - 2nd Shift

About Alpharus Health

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider dedicated to helping people build healthier lives. For nearly 60 years, we have provided substance‑use and mental‑health treatment that helps individuals, families, and communities find healing, hope, and lasting wellbeing. Our mission is simple: we help people build healthier lives by combining clinical expertise with a person‑centered approach.

Why Join Us

Joining our team means making a truly meaningful impact. We are a recognized leader in evidence‑based treatment, offering high‑quality clinical services. Employees enjoy a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork, professional growth, and personal fulfillment aligned with their values.

Location

Atascocita (Harris County) – 2310 ½ Atascocita Rd., Humble, TX 77396. This is Alpharus Health’s largest facility, a residential correctional center focused on substance‑use treatment for court‑ordered clients. The site includes 12 buildings, nearly 500 clients, and a staff of about 170 professionals. Ongoing major renovations are creating a state‑of‑the‑art treatment center.

Work Schedule

1:30 PM – 10:00 PM, 5 days per week; may include weekends.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and observe clients, ensuring safety, well‑being, and providing motivational support toward therapeutic goals.
• Report client observations and contribute to treatment decisions regarding therapy, discipline, and privileges.
• Oversee client medication self‑administration, collect urine samples for laboratory screening, and administer breathalyzer tests for alcohol detection.
• Support treatment plans by scheduling and coordinating client transportation and assisting in planning interactive client events.
• Provide security for the medical building.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Any and all work experience is encouraged to apply.
• Experience in corrections, security guard/officer, home health aide (HHA), direct support professional (DSP), caregiver, or substance‑abuse counseling is a plus.
• Ability to respectfully interact with substance‑abuse clients and form a therapeutic alliance.
• Valid driver’s license in state of residence with a good driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to work overtime and occasional weekends.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk or move about facilities for up to two hours at a time while monitoring and interacting with clients.
• Ability to speak with others to exchange information and provide support.
• Ability to proofread and check documents and files for accuracy regularly.
• Ability to respond to telephones and pages, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises.

Compensation

$18.00 per hour, plus a shift differential of $0.50 per hour for hours worked between 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM. Alpharus Health conducts annual performance reviews with merit increase eligibility based on employee performance and organizational financial performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Employee wellness program with cash‑saving premiums.
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 3 % employer match.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability, life, and AD&D insurance paid by Alpharus.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.
• 18 paid time‑off days per year (accrual rates increase with years of service) and 9 paid company holidays.
• Training & development programs, tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year, and access to online CEU courses.
• Formal and informal clinical supervision.