Direct Care Monitor - 3rd Shift

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 to help people build the skills, resilience, and support systems needed for meaningful, lasting change.

About the role

Direct Care Monitors are responsible for monitoring and observing clients, ensuring their safety and well-being, and providing motivational support and guidance to assist them in meeting therapeutic goals. Reports client observations and contributes to treatment decisions concerning therapy, discipline, and privileges. Monitors clients in medication self-administration, collects urine samples for laboratory screening, and administers breathalyzer tests for alcohol detection. Supports treatment plans by scheduling and coordinating client transportation, assisting in planning client interactive events, and providing security for the medical building.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and observe clients to ensure safety and well-being
• Provide motivational support and guidance to help clients meet therapeutic goals
• Report client observations and contribute to treatment decisions
• Monitor clients during medication self-administration
• Collect urine samples for laboratory screening
• Administer breathalyzer tests for alcohol detection
• Schedule and coordinate client transportation
• Assist 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, home health aide (HHA), direct support professional (DSP), caregiver, or substance abuse counseling is a plus
• Must be able to respectfully interact with substance abuse clients and form a working therapeutic alliance
• Valid driver’s license in state of residence and good driving record required
• 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 to monitor and interact 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

Pay

$18.00 per hour with a shift differential of an additional $0.50 per hour for hours worked between 10:00pm–6:00am.

Schedule

3rd shift: 9:30pm–6:00am

Benefits

• Health and Wellness: 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
• Financial Wellbeing: 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• Short-term and Long-term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance paid for by Alpharus
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Flexibility and Time Off: 18 paid time off days per year (accrual rates increase with years of service)
• 9 paid company holidays
• Personal Development: Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
• eLearning access to online courses providing CEUs and job-related training
• Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance

Location

Atascocita
2310 1/2 Atascocita Rd.
Humble, TX 77396

About Our Atascocita Location

Alpharus Health’s largest facility, Atascocita is a residential correctional center focused solely on substance use treatment for court-ordered clients. With 12 buildings and nearly 500 clients, the facility provides a structured, secure environment without armed guards. Staff work collaboratively in a team of 170, including counselors, probation officers, and support staff. The location is undergoing major renovations to become a state-of-the-art treatment center. We foster a supportive culture with team-building activities, recognition programs, and a strong mission-driven focus on recovery and rehabilitation.

Perks of working in correctional healthcare

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on a marginalized population
• Exposure to diverse patient demographics
• Focus on driving change, tracking progress, and improving care
• Development of skills in a unique healthcare setting