Shift Coordinator - Withdrawal Mgmt - Overnight Shift/FE (63375)
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery
Summary
Come lead our Detox team at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) as a Shift Coordinator. Our Shift Coordinator manages a team of 3-6 clinicians for a shift (Day, Swing, Overnight). Responsible for the care of up to 43 clients, coordinating all intakes, discharges, and transfers to other levels of care. The role serves as community liaison with multiple hospitals and law enforcement agencies. The role also oversees all EC/IC activity. The ideal candidate is both a strong clinician and leader capable of supervising up to 6 staff of various disciplines. Candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and effective at multi-tasking in a busy environment. Candidate will be positive, a team player, and a supportive leader to staff. Our Detox Center provides 24/7 care to individuals experiencing acute intoxication or withdrawal from drugs and/or alcohol. The level of care is ASAM 3.2 (Social Model Detox). The team monitors the treatment progress of clients in a 30-bed clinic.
Job description
Essential Duties
- Lead a work group and provide direction on a daily basis. Provide feedback to employees.
- Assist Clinical Manager with reviewing resumes and interviewing candidates.
- Serve as the primary trainer of all new staff, or designates a senior member of the team to provide this training.
- Assist with scheduling.
- Assist the Clinical Manager with the daily operations of the Unit, including identifying and organizing supplies needs, receipts from purchases and ensuring that all paperwork is accounted for and completed correctly.
- Assist in the development and implementation of treatment and disposition plans that address the client as a whole-person.
- Participation in crisis and behavior management/de-escalation interventions as needed, according to state regulations, training, and established best practices.
- Develop and facilitate psychoeducational groups.
- Assist with case management functions as needed.
- Assist with intake procedures including decontamination, documentation, inventory of client belongings, and orientation to the facility.
- Assist with discharge procedures.
- Conduct one-on-ones to ensure that the treatment team has a comprehensive understanding of the clients self identified needs.
- Provide trauma-informed interventions that minimize harm and restrictive measures and empower clients to share responsibility in their recovery plan.
- Maintain a safe therapeutic environment that emphasizes recovery, resilience and building a sense of community.
Requirements
- Must possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (with CPR/First Aid) or obtain one within 30 days of hire.
- Required QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Personnel). Must obtain QMAP certification within 30 days of hire.
- Two years of related experience and/or training.
- Shift Coordinator I: 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.
- Shift Coordinator II: Bachelor's level degree is required.
- Shift Coordinator II: Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) credential is required.
- Required Vaccination and TB Test: annual influenza (flu) shot and negative TB test result before first day of work.
Benefits
- Health insurance: Kaiser
- Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts
- Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days
- Accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days
- 2 floating holidays
- 11 designated holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary term life insurance
- Short term disability
Company overview
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery is a comprehensive mental healthcare provider specializing in behavioral health services and substance use disorder treatment. The organization offers a wide range of therapeutic interventions including individual counseling, group therapy, psychiatric services, and crisis intervention programs. As a dedicated mental health facility, they provide evidence-based treatments for various mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and co-occurring substance use disorders. Their recovery-focused approach integrates clinical expertise with compassionate care to support individuals in achieving mental wellness and sustainable recovery. The organization serves diverse populations through outpatient programs, intensive treatment services, and community-based support systems, emphasizing holistic care that addresses both psychological and social determinants of health. Aurora Mental Health & Recovery plays a vital role in the local healthcare ecosystem by providing accessible mental health services and contributing to community mental health awareness and education initiatives.