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School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry Addiction Research & Treatment Services (ARTS) Residential Treatment Services
Job Title:Peer Recovery Specialist (I II) Residential Intake
Position: #Requisition: #36782
Signon bonus available for external candidates.
Job Summary:
The Recovery Residences program provides a safe place to live for up to 20 women (some with children) and 20 men (in a separate house) while they learn the skills needed to be successful and remain sober in the community. Recovery Residences is a grant and Medicaid funded program and provides a safe place to live for men and women with their children who suffer from severe substance use and cooccurring mental health disorders. The program provides drug and alcohol assessment psychosocial and educational services and linkages to medication management if needed.
The Peer Recovery Specialist is instrumental in providing peer support for adult females and/or adult males seeking admission to the ARTS Residential Treatment programs. This fulltime University Staff (nonclassified) position provides activities to engage educate and offer support to clients as they navigate steps enter treatment and begin working towards a sober lifestyle. The Peer Recovery Specialist also assists clients with attending their intake appointments and navigating cooccurring treatment needs such as obtaining Medication Assisted Treatment assessments transitioning from incarceration and withdrawal management facilities and other coordination efforts in the community to enter residential treatment. This position is responsible for conducting outreach activities assisting with following up on intake inquiries supporting clients with care navigation to identify and assist with warm handoffs to alternative treatment agencies keeping clients engaged while awaiting a treatment bed providing support services and coordination to recovery support services and traveling to various referral sites such as hospitals DHS offices various community locations to meet clients and perform other duties as assigned or required.
The standard working days are Tuesday through Saturday and this position may be required to work extended hours (for clinic coverage or assisting getting clients into treatment).
Key Responsibilities:
Work Location:
Onsite this role is expected to work onsite and is located at the Ft. Logan Grounds Denver 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:
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Level I:
Level II:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Conditions of Employment:
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
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:
Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration apply by June 6th 2025.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:
Level I: $41726 $48404
Level II: $43806 $50822
External candidates may be eligible for a onetime nonbase building signon bonus up to $1000. Details of this recruitment incentive program will be provided during the interview process.
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: Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplacewhere all individuals are treated with respect and dignity andwe encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
ADA 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Full-Time