Looking to find personal and professional fulfillment? At Crossroads Turning Points, our employees have an opportunity to make a difference every day by helping people facing substance use and mental health challenges build healthy lifestyles for their long-term recovery. Our dedicated team provides personalized care to ensure an environment that allows healing for anyone that walks through our doors.
We are currently searching for a dynamic individual to become the Withdrawal Management Specialist (Full Time & Pat Time) for our unit. This position assists in coordinating and monitoring patient activities and day-to-day operations of the assigned withdrawal management unit during the assigned shift.
All positions require pre-employment drug screening and background checks.
Candidate must be able to work the second shift (4 pm to 12 midnight) and graveyard shift (12 midnight to 8 am).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following and other duties may be assigned.
- Takes vital signs as required (we provide training).
- Conducts intake screens and assesses potential patients. Obtains pertinent information regarding patient drug/alcohol use, medical and social history, and patient needs.
- Provides information to the agency physician regarding medical issues and medication clearance, and monitors medication according to operating policy and physician’s directions.
- Provides case management services to all patients enrolled in the withdrawal management program. Conducts individual and group sessions. Completes necessary paperwork. Monitors patients throughout the shift.
- Assists in medical/mental health treatment referrals and informs supervisor of all incidents beyond the scope of the normal withdrawal management unit.
- Verify the accuracy of monitoring reports.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Minimum of HS diploma or GED.
An AA or BA degree in human service or related is preferred.
Current Certify Addiction Technician (CAT) or ability to obtain CAT within 18 months of hire date required.
Experience:
Prior experience with substance abuse providing direct patient care, assessment, triage, crisis intervention, and group counseling.
Other:
Solid communication skills and basic computer skills are required.
CPR and First-Aid certification. (Initial training and renewals paid for by agency).
Must be able to take vital signs and recognize medical problems.
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent package of benefits:
- Student Loan Forgiveness (certain restrictions apply)
- Medical (employer pays almost 70% of the cost)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Eight (8) Paid Holidays
- Two (2) Paid Adm Holidays
- Jury Duty Leave
- Military/Reserve Duty Leave
- Family/Medical Leave
- Modified PTO (cash payout x emp leave)
- 401K (with company match)
- AFLAC (optional)
- Growth opportunities
- Free Long-Term Disability
- Free Clinical Supervision
- Free Life Insurance (three times your annual salary)
- Free Sam’s Club Membership
- Flexible Spending Account (optional)
Please submit your resume today at www.crossroadstp.org under the employment tab.
Join a leader in the behavioral health field with over 43 years of experience!
Closing Date:
September 25, 2026, or open until filled
Rates:
No CAT Certification
$19.50 1st shift
$20.00 2nd shift
$21.50 3rd shift
With CAT Certification
$21.00 1st shift
$21.50 2nd shift
$23.00 3rd shift
EOE/M/F/D/V/SO
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Current Certified Addiction Technician (CAT) certification or ability to obtain it within 18 months of hire
- Prior experience providing direct patient care in substance abuse settings
- Experience with patient assessment and triage
- Experience with crisis intervention
- Experience with group counseling
- Solid communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- CPR and First-Aid certification
- Ability to take vital signs and recognize medical problems
- Ability to work second shift and graveyard shift
- Associate or bachelor's degree in human services or a related field
What We Do
Crossroads' Turning Points, Inc. is Southern Colorado's largest non-profit agency specializing in alcohol and drug prevention, intervention, and substance use disorder treatment. Serving twenty-two counties, the organization provides a comprehensive continuum of care, including withdrawal management and residential and outpatient services. Its mission is to treat and support individuals suffering from substance use and mental health disorders to help them create healthy lifestyles.
