Registered Nurse - Detox Administrator

RN Detox Administrator

Job Description

Columbia Community Mental Health is a nonprofit agency and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic that provides services to individuals with mental, addiction and developmental disabilities. 

We uphold our values in authenticity and commitment to quality care. Members of our CCMH team have a daily opportunity to make a positive impact.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Nurse Manager to lead our Medically Monitored Detox Program. This managerial role is essential in ensuring safe, high-quality care for individuals undergoing detoxification and supporting the Detox team of professionals.

Position: Registered Nurse - Detox Administrator

Department: Medical Department

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.  

Salary Range: $85,238.40 to $119,496.00. There are 15 steps on our salary scale. We use a bona fide factor system to determine starting wage (years of experience, education, credentials, and specialty skills that relate to the job requirements).  
  
Benefits: CCMH provides a generous comprehensive benefits program to employees and family members, including qualified domestic partners. 

• Generous Paid Time Off Package. (Full-time employees can earn 22 days of vacation, 9 days of sick time by the end of the first year). Accrual increases with length of service.
• CCMH recognizes 11 holidays plus a Floater Holiday
• Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1st of the month following hire date)
• VSP Vision Coverage (begins 1st of the month following hire date)
• 403(B) Retirement Savings (Pre- and post-tax plans with matching contribution)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options)
• Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
• Length of Service Award, Outstanding Employee of the Department Annual Award
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Accidental Coverage Insurance
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF), NHSC Loan Repayment Program
• Educational Assistance (up to $5,250 a year), Professional Development Assistance
• Licensure Supervision and Continued Education Provided

Wellness Benefits: 

• Employee Assistance Program’s (EAP)
• Trauma Support Team – Monthly Loss Processing Group led by our Licensed Clinical Directors 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop all required policies, protocols, and workflows necessary for licensing as an ASAM 3.7 Detox facility.
• Oversee operations within the detox program, ensuring compliance with clinical and regulatory standards.
• Supervise and mentor staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Coordinate with physicians and CCMH Departments to deliver client-centered care.
• Manage scheduling, staffing, and performance evaluations.
• Monitor patient progress and intervene in medical emergencies when necessary

Position Requirements: 

• Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience; leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of substance use treatment, behavioral health, or acute care settings is a plus.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Summary: The RN Detox Manager oversees the Medically Monitored (ASAM 3.7) Detox facility, managing daily operations, and ensuring high-quality patient care during the detoxification process. Key responsibilities include supervising staff, monitoring patient withdrawal symptoms, administering medications, maintaining compliance with facility and state regulations, and developing/updating all program policies and procedures in conjunction with Detox MD. The role requires strong leadership, clinical expertise in addiction and withdrawal management, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

 Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:  CCMH strives to address, explore, educate, learn about, and respond to the diversity of the human experience. We create an inclusive, equitable, culturally competent, and supportive environment where employees model behavior that enriches our community. We call our colleagues forward to take conscious and deliberate action to dismantle all systems of oppression by fostering an anti-racist, gender affirming, class conscious, disability aware environment where the innate humanity of others is recognized and celebrated. 

Working conditions: This position works in an office environment. 

Columbia Community Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. As such, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and all will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran/reserve/national guard, disability, or any other similarly protected status. 

CCMH is Drugfree workplace. 

FMLA POSTER:

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf

 Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Salary : $85,238 - $119,496