Mobile SUD Recovery Specialist

University of Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental plan options

Disability insurance

Retirement 401(a) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The ARTS Adult Outpatient Program at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking three full-time University Staff Peer Recovery Specialists for the Mobile Medication Unit and on-site clinics in Denver, Aurora, and Arvada.

You will provide peer-led interventions, case management, and care coordination for adults with substance use disorders, with emphasis on pregnant/postpartum patients, and will work Monday–Friday 6:00am–2:30pm; some evenings/weekends possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience working closely with patients and connecting them to resources.
• Associate’s degree or higher in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or another related field.
• Certification as CPFS, Peer Recovery Specialist, or Peer Recovery Coach.
• Experience with motivational interviewing techniques.
• Experience working with clients involved with the criminal justice system, probation/parole, human services, or other referral sources.
• Experience with electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Peer Specialist and educator to implement interventions to improve outcomes for patients who enter care via the ARTS Medication Mobile Unit and/or ARTS Clinics.
• Identify problems, challenges, or obstacles in coordination of services for patients and ensure duties are performed for benefit of patients.
• Conduct structured, Peer-led interventions focusing on health education, care coordination, and reducing barriers to care.
• Conduct case management for patients, provide referrals, implement standardized intervention, track engagement, and connect patients to prenatal treatment and care.
• Collaborate with supervisor and staff; attend trainings and meetings; be willing to drive to meetings and CU Emergency Department for care coordination; ensure confidentiality.
• Maintain accurate records and notes; use electronic health records to document communications, interventions, and schedule appointments.
• Work with patients with SUD referred from parole/probation, human services, and other agencies; perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform outreach and establish community/referral partnerships to serve ARTS’ patient population.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or higher in psychology/social work/counseling/human services

Colorado DORA certification (CAT) or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Job description

The ARTS Adult Outpatient Program at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking three full-time University Staff Peer Recovery Specialists for the Mobile Medication Unit and on-site clinics in Denver, Aurora, and Arvada.

You will provide peer-led interventions, case management, and care coordination for adults with substance use disorders, with emphasis on pregnant/postpartum patients, and will work Monday–Friday 6:00am–2:30pm; some evenings/weekends possible.