Shift Coordinator - Detox Swing Shift/BE (61512)

Come lead our Withdrawal Management 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 45 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. Withdrawal Management 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 45-bed clinic.

Salary for this role. Starting wage is based on experience, credentialing, and company equity. Paid bi-weekly.

  • Shift Coordinator I: $25.47 - $38.19 per hour - Requires CAT (Certified Addiction Technician) certification or Bachelor's degree and plans to earn a CAT certification.
  • Shift Coordinator II: $26.68 - $40.00 per hour - Requires CAS (Certified Addiction Specialist) certificate

Schedule. This position is fully Onsite/In-person. Available schedule is:

  • Wednesday - Saturday Swing shift: 4x10.5-hour shifts 12:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Shift Differential Pay. The Day weekend shift differential is paid from 7 am to 3 pm on Saturdays and Sundays only; the Swing shift differential is paid from 3 pm to 11 pm; and the Overnight shift differential is paid from 11 pm - 7 am

  • Day Weekend (Sat, Sun): $1.50/hour
  • Swing Weekday (Mon-Thurs): $1.50/hour
  • Swing Weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun): $2.75/hour

Bilingual Language Differential Pay. Employees who successfully pass a language assessment are eligible to receive bilingual differential pay. This differential is provided as a fixed amount of $3,000 per calendar year, paid on a bi‑weekly basis across 26 pay periods, and prorated based on hire date and full‑time equivalency (FTE). Eligibility and payment are subject to the language requirements of the position and the employee’s demonstrated proficiency in the language.

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.