Peer Recovery Navigator
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry Addiction Research & Treatment Services (ARTS) Adult Outpatient
Job Title:Peer Recovery Navigator
Position: #00Requisition: #36059
Job Summary:
The Peer Recovery Navigator supports drug and alcohol treatment for adult patients in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment at ARTS clinic locations (Denver Aurora and Arvada) and the Medication Mobile Unit (MMU). ARTS is a part of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry. This is a fulltime grantfunded University Staff (nonclassified) position that provides activities to engage educate and offer support to patients in SUD treatment their family members and caregivers to connect patients to prevention diagnosis treatment and followup sessions. This position is responsible for conducting outreach activities with patients staff community partners subcontracted agencies and/or other entities as appropriate travel to various sites and perform other duties as assigned or required.
The Peer Recovery Navigator will work with ARTS clinics and with other Opioid Treatment Providers (OTPs) within the Signal (Signal formerly Signal Behavioral Health Network) region to assist individuals requiring SUD treatment to connect with community services and treatment agencies. This position will build and maintain relationships with medical and clinical care providers work groups task forces community agencies harm reduction centers and law enforcement authorities to educate and provide information regarding substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. This position will support effective treatment referrals and serve as a conduit between patients who need treatment and treatment providers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement peerled interventions to improve outcomes for patients in medicationassisted treatment (MAT) and traditional outpatient treatment.
- Conduct structured individual and/or group interventions that focus on topics such as health education care coordination as well as identifying and reducing barriers to care for patients.
- Manage and conduct outreach activities in the community to engage patients in SUD treatment.
- Provide referrals of appropriate resources as well as establish and maintain weekly communication either onsite or by phone with Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) other MAT providers hospital Emergency Departments harm reduction organizations and law enforcement to educate each about the availability of treatment and treatment referrals.
- Identify problems challenges and/or obstacles in coordination of patient services identify potential solutions and resolve such problems challenges or obstacles in a timely manner.
- Ensure confidentiality of patient health information and patient health records
- Complete paperwork including consent/participation forms for every patient served as required by Signal federal and/or state regulations and/or any applicable grantspecific requirements.
- Attend and participate in Signal and/or grantspecific meetings and events workrelated trainings clinic team/staff meetings and other events as directed by supervisor.
- Perform and accomplish all duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner.
- Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor or their designee.
Work Location:
Onsite this role is expected to work onsite and is located at the Westside Clinic Arvada CO.
Why Join Us:
Addiction Research and Treatment Services (ARTS) is the clinical program of the Division of Substance Dependence Department of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. ARTS has provided residential and outpatient empirically supported substance abuse treatment services in Colorado for over 45 years with an emphasis on psychosocial and pharmacological treatments for adolescents women men families and those involved in the criminal justice system. It is the mission of ARTS to improve the quality of life and productivity of individuals and families affected by substance use and cooccurring mental health disorders through the application of scientifically supported prevention education and treatment services.
Why work for the University
We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability Life Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10 of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 10/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
Diversity and Equity:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness respect communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women ethnically minoritized individuals persons with disabilities persons within the LGBTQ community and all veterans. In addition the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an AgeFriendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
- One 1 year of experience working closely with patients and connecting them to resources or related work experience.
- Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a yearforyear basis.
- Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a yearforyear basis.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associates degree or higher in psychology social work counseling human services or related field from an accredited institution.
- Prior experience in Patient Navigation and connecting patients to required services or resources.
- Experience working with clients who are involved with the criminal justice system probation/parole human services and/or other similar referral sources.
- Experience providing administrative support to clients families staff and other stakeholders in a substance abuse treatment setting.
- Experience working with electronic health records and Patient Health Information management systems.
- Current and valid registration in good standing with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) license or higher.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Conditions of Employment:
- Candidate must possess prior lived experience with addiction or substance use disorder.
- Candidate must currently be in sobriety/recovery from such addiction or substance use disorder with existing supports.
- The employee must successfully obtain certification or be able to obtain certification as a Colorado Peer and Family Specialist (CPFS) or a Peer Recovery Coach certification within 30 days of hire date AND before providing services to patients.
- Must possess and maintain a valid State of Colorado Drivers License or obtain one within 30 days from the date when the position is offered (this position will be required to go outside of the clinic to order and pickup purchases/supplies for the work unit or clinic).
- Must agree to fingerprinting and criminal background check prior to being hired. Required background checks include a review with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
- Subject to preemployment postaccident incident and/or reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing per University of Colorado and/or Addiction Research and Treatment Services Policies.
- Must be willing and able to work Monday through Friday 7:00 am 4:30 pm; some days may begin at 6:00am.
- Must be willing and able to work on some Saturdays and Sundays for events and/or clinic coverage.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to engage successfully with substance use disordered clients in treatment.
- Ability to comply with established rules policies and procedures and meet deadlines.
- Ability to develop healthy relationships and boundaries with clients.
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain patient confidentiality.
- Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Excel to create revise update and maintain spreadsheets.
- Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Outlook to create send and receive email communication.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
How to Apply:
For full consideration please submit the following document(s):
1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Three to five professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address.
Screening of Applications Begins:
Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified but preference will be given to complete applications received by February 15th 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range or hiring range for this position has been established as $42948 $49826.
The above salary range or hiring range represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on the level.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Total Compensation Calculator: Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at .
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty staff students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID19 virus and othervaccine preventable diseases. If you work visit or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work visit or volunteer respectively. In addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.
Employment Type
Full-Time
