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Aurora Mental Health Center

Clinical Supervisor - SUD/Detox (57765)

Aurora Mental Health Center, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80012

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Overview Location:

2206 Victor Street, Aurora, CO 80045.

Position Type:

Full Time: FTE 1.

Education Level:

Master's Degree.

Salary Range:

$35.18 - $62.74 Hourly.

Sign‑On Bonus:

$7,000. (Not eligible for internal or re‑hired employees within 90 days of separation.)

Bonus is paid to full‑time (40 hours/week) employees, prorated for fewer hours. Paid in two installments: 50% on the first paycheck, 50% on the paycheck following the 6‑month anniversary.

Job Summary Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) seeks a dedicated and experienced

Clinical Supervisor

to lead the Detox team at our Victor Street location. This pivotal role provides clinical and administrative oversight for Detox Recovery, supporting a 24x7 staff including Shift Coordinators, Addiction Technicians/Specialists, and Van Drivers. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, trauma‑informed care expertise, and a passion for substance use treatment to help launch an innovative, evidence‑based program. Candidates must hold a clinical license—LAC preferred, or LPC, LCSW, LMFT. If not licensed as an LAC, a CAS or CAT is required.

Responsibilities

Onboard and train new staff.

Coordinate skill development and training for the team.

Collaborate with Program Managers and Division Directors to ensure high‑quality care and operational excellence.

Lead daily staff supervision and performance feedback.

Serve as the overnight supervisor and liaison between managers during daytime hours and overnight staff.

Supervise clinical operations and assist with setting program policy and procedures.

Build and maintain cohesive, supportive relations among staff.

Step into all roles (except van driver) to support, move along, or supplement processes on all three detox and crisis teams.

Work with crisis services manager 2/3 of the time and detox services manager 1/3 of the time.

Review process and outcome data quarterly and provide training to address clinical areas of need.

Supervise data entry by overnight staff and conduct chart reviews.

Build relationships and collaborate with local non‑profit agencies, public social services, and state policymakers.

Support two Program Managers with requested tasks.

Supervise admission and intake evaluations of WIC and detox clients during shift hours.

Complete documentation within 24 hours of client contact.

Attend supervision with crisis manager twice monthly and with detox manager monthly.

Provide group supervision to overnight staff (crisis therapists, shift coordinators) twice monthly.

Provide individual supervision to crisis therapists twice monthly.

Host team meetings for crisis overnight staff twice a month and for detox staff monthly.

Oversee WIC, CSU, and Detox operations, including client care and staff productivity.

Co‑ordinate with medical staff nightly and maintain regular meetings with nursing manager.

Schedule This position is fully onsite and follows a 4x10‑hour shift schedule, working Sunday through Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. One day per week, the Clinical Supervisor will adjust their schedule—either arriving early or staying late—to allow overlap with the overnight shift and support continuity of care.

Pay Structure Base Wage:

Licensed Therapist: $35.18 - $48.13 per hour.

Licensed Psychologist: $52.62 - $62.74 per hour.

Shift Differential Pay:

Day Weekend (Sat, Sun): $2.50/hour.

Swing Weekday (Mon‑Thu): $2.75/hour.

Swing Weekend (Fri‑Sun): $3.25/hour.

Overnight Weekday (Mon‑Thu): $4.00/hour.

Overnight Weekend (Fri‑Sun): $5.00/hour.

Bilingual Differential Pay:

Rate depends on language requirements for the position and the candidate's fluency.

Employees receive scheduled earnings bi‑weekly, equivalent to 5% of their regular base rate (hourly or salaried), with a maximum amount of $3,000.00 per calendar year. The annual maximum amount is prorated based on full‑time equivalency (FTE).

Qualifications

Licensed mental health clinician with a Master’s or Doctoral degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or a related field.

Current Colorado licensure required: Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) (preferred) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Psychologist (PhD or PsyD) with a Certified Addictions Specialist/Technician (CAS or CAT). Licensure from another state is acceptable if the candidate will obtain Colorado licensure within six months of hire.

Additional certifications/law required: If licensed as an LAC, no additional certification is needed; if licensed as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Psychologist, one of the following is also required: CAT, CAS, or LAC.

Five (5) years of experience working psychotherapeutically with clients, with program‑specific experience preferred.

Significant previous experience working in office and community‑based settings.

Knowledge of crisis and detox recovery mental health interventions and diagnoses.

Knowledge and experience working with diverse cultures and ethnicities.

Excellent leadership and team‑building skills.

Excellent communication skills.

Health and Safety Requirements All employees must receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and present a negative TB test result before their first day of work. Proof of both the flu shot and negative TB test must be provided on day one. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary.

Additional Perks

Loan Forgiveness.

Continued learning benefit; AMHR meets the definition of Deem Status provided by DORA for LPC, LCSW, and LMFT licenses.

Access to an online database of clinical trainings to help meet licensure requirements, reimbursement to attend conferences based on specialty interests, and regular in‑person trainings on clinical topics and DEI trainings.

Benefits

Health insurance: Kaiser.

Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care).

Company‑paid basic life and AD&D insurance.

Long‑term disability coverage (eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more).

403(b) retirement plan with 100% vesting immediately and matching contributions up to 4% after one year.

Accrued vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued sick pay up to 12 days per year, plus 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro‑rata based on full‑time equivalency).

Holidays: The company observes 11 designated holidays each year. Employees working 24/7 programs are scheduled to work their regular shifts if the holiday falls on their scheduled day; they receive regular pay plus holiday pay.

Employee Assistance Program.

Voluntary term life insurance.

Short‑term disability (eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more).

Mission, Vision, and Core Values Mission:

Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state‑of‑the‑art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well‑being and addiction recovery.

Vision:

To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.

Core Values:

Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork.

Equal Opportunity Employer Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context, including harassment or exclusion.

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