Float Provider - Acute Care/Crisis/Detox (60123)

Job DetailsJob Location: Potomac Pavilion: 1290 S. Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012 - Aurora, CO 80012Position Type: Full Time: FTE 1Education Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $24.25 - $36.37 HourlyJob Category: ClinicalAurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking flexible and dynamic Float Providers to join our Acute Care Division, serving across three critical programs—the Detox Center, Crisis Walk-In Clinic (WIC), and Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). In this versatile role, you’ll step in where support is needed most, performing essential duties such as client intakes and discharges, monitoring vital signs and withdrawal symptoms, facilitating safety checks, assisting with meals, providing group and individual support, and conducting brief assessments to connect clients to appropriate care. The ideal candidate is compassionate, adaptable, and calm under pressure, with strong interpersonal and de-escalation skills, excellent teamwork, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing environments while delivering accurate clinical documentation. If you’re passionate about making a difference for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges, we’d love to have you on our team!

 

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


$24.25 - $36.37 per hour


 

Available Shifts. This position is fully on-site, working 4 - 10-hour shifts. 


Swing Shift, Sunday - Wednesday 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Swing Shift, Wednesday - Saturday 1:00 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 
Overnight Weekday (Monday - Thursday): $2.75/hour 
Overnight Weekend (Friday, Saturday & Sunday): $4.00/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 Functions:  

Withdrawal Management Center 


Complete client intakes and discharges 
Monitor vital signs, withdrawal symptoms, and maintain a safe environment 
Provide guidance, stability, and crisis intervention 
Document all interactions accurately and timely in Electronic Health Records 
Conduct UA/BA tests and maintain facility security 
Assist with client transport and refer to supportive services as needed 


Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) 


Provide continuous client oversight and safety checks 
Assist with group therapy, individual support, and meal services 
Facilitate psychoeducational groups and implement treatment plans 
Deliver trauma-informed interventions and crisis de-escalation 
Support intake and discharge procedures and maintain a therapeutic environment 


Crisis Walk-In Clinic (WIC) 


Act as the first point of contact for walk-in clients 
Perform brief assessments and assist with placement into appropriate care 
Maintain a calm, safe environment and monitor client activity 
Complete documentation and coordinate referrals 
Provide immediate support, de-escalation, and comfort items as needed 

QualificationsRequirements:


High School diploma with Certified Addiction Technician (CAT) actively registered with Colorado Department of Regulatory Affairs (DORA) or Bachelors’ degree with plan to obtain CAT credential
Entry-level position - zero to six months of experience.    
Current CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
Preferred: Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP).
Preferred: Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Preferred: Valid Colorado Driver's License with a driving record that meets the organization's requirements.
Strong interpersonal and de-escalation skills  
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team  
Basic computer skills and proficiency in documentation  
Preferred: Bilingual (Spanish/English)  
Compassion, professionalism, and adaptability in crisis situations 
Ability to write clinical notes and summaries in prescribed style and format.  
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints.  
Written and verbal communication skills.  


 

Required Vaccination and TB Test.

At AMHR the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priorities. As part of this commitment, all employees are re