Peer Recovery Specialst - Patient Services

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

· High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED). · One (1) year of professional experience with connecting individuals in SUD treatment or addictions recovery to resources directly associated with SUD treatment, MAT, or addictions recovery. o Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. 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 related field from an accredited institution. · Prior experience in Patient Navigation, enrolling patients for required services such as Medicaid or Medicare, or other resources available to patients. · 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, drug courts, recovery courts, probation/parole offices, city and county departments of human/family services, and/or other similar referral sources. · Experience providing administrative support to clients, families, staff, and other stakeholders in a SUD or MAT treatment setting. · Experience working with individuals with a variety of cultural, socio-economic, ethnic, racial, and/or spiritual backgrounds. · Experience working with individuals from the LGBTQ+ community. · Experience working with electronic health records. · Current, valid registration with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as Certified Addiction Technician (CAT) license or higher. · Multilingual, i.e. English and other language(s).

Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s) · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. · Excellent written communication skills, which includes the ability to check for typographical, grammatical, and spelling errors. · Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution. · 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. · Ability to be open-minded and nonjudgmental. · Ability to develop healthy relationships with clients. · Ability to exercise discretion and maintain patient confidentiality. · Knowledge of basic care coordination, medical/hospital, and/or community resources. · Knowledge of basic therapeutic confrontation and structures. · Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.). · Excellent data entry skills. · Critical thinking skills with the ability to successfully meet deadlines and multitask in a high-pressure environment.

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.. o In order for services delivered to be reimbursable, Peer Recovery Specialists must either be certified or in the process of becoming certified. o More information on certification can be found here: https://hcpf.colorado.gov/peerservices o 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 · The employee must successfully complete the CCAR Recovery Coach Academy training within 12 months of the hire date (training costs will be borne by employer) if the employee has not completed the training already. · 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 UCAMC Addiction Research and Treatment Services policies. · Possession of valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per State of Colorado requirements. · The individual in this position may be required to work periodically on some weeknights and/or Saturdays and Sundays, for example, to represent the University/ARTS at events, stakeholder meetings, etc. · The individual in this position may be required to be available occasionally to 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 May 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: 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 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.