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, fostering skills, resilience, and support systems for meaningful, lasting change.

Why Join Us

Joining our team means your impact can be truly meaningful. We are a recognized leader in evidence‑based treatment, delivering high‑quality clinical services that get results. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, professional growth, and personal fulfillment, aligning your career with your values.

Hours

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor and observe clients, ensuring their safety and well‑being.
• Provide motivational support and guidance to assist clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
• Report client observations and contribute to treatment decisions regarding therapy, discipline, and privileges.
• Monitor clients in 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 client interactive 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, security 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.
• 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 on a regular basis.
• Ability to respond to telephones and pages, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises.

Compensation

Starting pay rate of $19.00 per hour. Alpharus Health conducts annual reviews including merit increases. Meals are provided for employees at this facility.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness with cash‑saving premiums.
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health.
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability and life & AD&D insurance paid for 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).
• 9 paid company holidays.
• Training & development programs, tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year, and access to online courses for CEUs and job‑related training.
• Formal and informal clinical supervision.