Shift Coordinator In Detox Unit

Local Pay: $28/hr

Travel Pay: $1,140 (Taxable: $740 + Stipend: $400)

Setting: Psych

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Nights 4x10s

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They

are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or qualifications associated with the position.

Employees are held accountable for all functions of this position.

Position Title: Shift Coordinator I

Team: Clinical

Position Summary:

Provide milieu management tasks such as observation of client behavior and progress towards treatment

goals, being available to clients for one-on-one support as needed, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic

environment.

Provide support to the Clinical Manager by serving as Lead to the SUD (Substance Abuse Disorder) team.

Essential Functions:

- 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

client's 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.

Other Functions (required of all positions):

? Adheres to Code of Conduct, core values, policies, procedures, guidelines, and compliance plan

? Effectively interacts and communicates with other staff, clients, customers, and partners to build

relationships and address and resolve issues

? Regular and consistent attendance is required to perform other essential functions of the job

? Meets defined individual and team goals, metrics, and Key Performance Indicators

? Actively participates in performance review process

? Timely completes all annual and other required trainings

? Protects all confidential information

? Other duties as assigned

Education:

? High school diploma or equivalent is required.

? For candidates without the Certified Addiction Technician (CAT) credential, bachelor's level degree is

required.

Experience:

? Two years' of related experience and/or training.

Certification, Licensure:

? Certified Addiction Technician (CAT) is required (with High School diploma). For bachelor's prepared

candidates, CAT requirement is waived.

? Current CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

? Preferred: Valid Colorado Driver's License with a driving record that meets organization's requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

? Effective written and verbal communication skills.

? Effective leadership and problem-solving skills.

? Professional and timely communication assessing and describing client observations to applicable staff.

? Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately.

? Understanding and ability to work with differing behavioral health presentations.

? Effective organizational skills.

? Preferred: Bilingual

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

+ 401(k) savings plan

+ Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. **CO Specific Benefits: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical), Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account , 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Transportation Benefits, CommonBond, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off/Company Holidays

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.