Peer Recovery Specialist – Medication Mobile Unit

Peer Recovery Specialist – Medication Mobile Unit

Peer Recovery Specialist – Medication Mobile Unit – 39495
University Staff Description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department:
Department of Psychiatry | Addiction Research & Treatment Services (ARTS) | Adult Outpatient Program

Job
Title: Peer Recovery Specialist – Medication Mobile Unit

Position #: 00689809
– Requisition #: 39495

Job Summary:

The ARTS Adult Outpatient Program (AOP)
within Addiction Research and Treatments Services (ARTS) at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking three full-time
University Staff (non-classified) Peer Recovery Specialists. The position operates within the Addiction Research and Treatment Services
(ARTS) Adult Outpatient Program (AOP), with clinic locations in Denver, Aurora, and Arvada, as well as a Mobile Medication Unit (MMU). ARTS
Adult Outpatient clinics provide drug and alcohol assessment, psychosocial and pharmacological treatment for adults. Programs in various
clinic locations include traditional outpatient, intensive outpatient and may contain specialty services for clients referred by the
criminal justice system, county departments of human services, and services for pregnant women, individuals who are HIV-positive and
gender-responsive services.

This position is assigned to the ARTS Mobile Medication Unit (MMU), which will operate and provide SUD
services across the greater Metro Denver area and may also work from time to time at the ARTS Clinics in Denver, Arvada, or Aurora or at
other ARTS locations.This position is fully on-site working 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 2:30pm. This
position may be required to work some weeknights, Saturdays, and/or Sundays depending on the needs of the clinic. Working hours and
locations are subject to change according to the needs of the project and/or the agencies concerned. This full-time position is supported by
grant funds, whose funding will be reviewed on a periodic basis. This position is contingent on grant funding and is time-limited. The
position’s status and viability may be affected over time by any applicable variations in the grant and/or funding amounts.

Key
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 any problems, challenges, or obstacles in coordination of
  services for patients, and in a timely and effective manner, as well as ensuring all duties and responsibilities are performed for effective
  and appropriate benefit of patients to whom care and/or services are being provided.
• Conduct structured, Peer-led individual and
  group interventions that focus on health education, care coordination, identifying and reducing barriers to care for patients, and conduct
  outreach activities in the community in order to engage pregnant and postpartum patients in SUD treatment.
• Conduct case management
  for patients, provide referrals of necessary, appropriate resources to patients as needed, implement standardized intervention, track
  patients for engagement, and connect patients to prenatal treatment and care.
• Actively collaborate with supervisor and staff, and
  coordinate efforts to ensure successful delivery of services, attend and participate in trainings, team/staff meetings, and other events as
  needed, be willing to drive to meetings and CU Emergency Department for care coordination, ensure confidentiality of patient health
  information and/or health records, attend and actively participate in all project advisory committee meetings, etc.
• Continuously
  maintain accurate and up-to-date records and/or notes as required by agency policy, use electronic health record systems to ensure timely
  documentation, recording and tracking of communications, interventions, patient data, schedule and maintain multiple, internal, and external
  appointments, and gather, analyze, and report patient statistical data.
• Work comfortably among patients with or without substance
  use disorder, who are referred from city and county parole/probation departments, department of social services, and other relevant
  agencies, and perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or other AOP Management Team.
• Perform outreach duties and establish
  and maintain community/referral partnerships to serve ARTS’ patient population

Work
Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in the greater Metro Denver area, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

ARTS promotes the continued development of its employees and assists in the CCAR Recovery
Coach Academy training and the Colorado Peer and Family Specialist (CPFS) certification.

Why work for the
University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional 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: 15/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.

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.

Applicants must
meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher
  in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or another related field from an accredited institution.
• Prior experience in
  Patient Navigation and connecting patients to required services or resources.
• Possess certification as a Colorado Peer and Family
  Specialist (CPFS), Peer Recovery Specialist or Peer Recovery Coach..
• Experience with motivational interviewing
  techniques.
• 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 managing financial paperwork including creating invoices, tracking
  expenditures, and gathering statistical data.
• Experience working with electronic health records
• Current, valid registration
  with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as Certified Addiction Technician (CAT) or higher.
• Bilingual in
  English/Spanish.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal
  skills.
• Excellent written communication skills, which includes the ability to check for typographical, grammatical, and spelling
  errors.
• Ability to effectively manage difficult behaviors.
• Ability to engage patients in treatment for substance use
  disorder treatment.
• Ability to comply with established rules, policies and procedures, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to be
  open-minded and nonjudgmental.
• Ability to develop healthy relationships and boundaries with clients.
• Ability to exercise
  discretion and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at
  all levels throughout the institution.
• Knowledge of basic care coordination, medical/hospital, and/or community
  resources.
• Knowledge of basic therapeutic confrontation and structures.
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to
  successfully multitask in a high-pressure environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook
  etc.).
• Excellent data entry skills.

Conditions of Employment

• Must possess personal, lived
  experience with SUD or addictions, and maintain continuous recovery with existing sobriety supports.
• Must be willing and able to
  obtain the one of the following certifications within six (6) months of hire; Colorado Family and Peer Specialist (CFPS), Peer Recovery
  Specialist, or Peer Recovery Coach..
  • In order for services delivered to be reimbursable, Peer Recovery Specialists must either be
    certified or in the process of becoming certified.
  • More information on certification can be found here: https://hcpf.colorado.gov/peerservic
    es
  • Costs associated with certification training may be covered by the University/ARTS. Costs associated with the exam and
    continuing education will be the responsibility of the candidate.
  
  
• Must be able to work comfortably amongst patients with
  substance abuse disorders, who may be referred from city and county parole/probation departments, department of social services, and other
  relevant agencies.
• 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
  pre-employment, post-accident, incident, and/or drug and alcohol testing per UCD Addiction Research and Treatment Services
  policies.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, and automobile insurance per State of Colorado requirements, or obtain within 30
  days from date of hire.
• Must be willing and able to drive as part of daily responsibilities.
• This position may be required
  to work on some weeknights and/or Saturdays and Sundays
• This position may be required to occasionally be on-call for emergency
  purposes.

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. This letter must adequately describe how the applicants work/life experiences satisfy the SUD, addictions, and continuous
recovery with sobriety supports Condition of Employment. If candidates do not satisfy this condition and/or fail to attach a cover letter to
their application, then their application will be removed from consideration.

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five
professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address.

Questions should be
directed to: Heidi McKinnon – heidi.mckinnon@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but
preference will be given to complete applications received by April 30, 2026. 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 $43,812 – $50,830.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the
University’s 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: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a
workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including
protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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 hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

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 COVID-19 virus and other vaccine 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 the occupational health medical
surveillance program.
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Job Category
: Health
Care Primary Location
: Aurora Department: U0001 — Anschutz Med Campus or Denver – 20280 – SOM-PSYCH-ARTS SP/G
Schedule
: Full-time Posting Date
: Apr 2, 2026 Unposting Date
: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Heidi McKinnon
Posting Contact Email: heidi.mckinnon@cuanschutz.edu
Position Number: 00689809

To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=39495&lang=en

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