Peer Support Lead

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Psychiatry – Addiction Research & Treatment Services (ARTS)

Job Title: Peer Support Lead

Position #: 00683753 – Requisition #: 39950

Job Summary

The Peer Support Lead provides sober living support services to adult men and women living in ARTS Recovery Homes, Gratitude House, and Lighthouse. The program is designed to help residents sustain sobriety while building and maintaining a productive, responsible lifestyle. This position will assist with screening and admissions of prospective residents and responsible for delivering individual and group peer support, along with case management services, for up to 20 men and 15 women, in alignment with standards established by Addiction Research and Treatment Services (ARTS) and relevant licensing bodies.

As a lead role within the program, the Peer Support Lead reports directly to the Program Manager and may step in to facilitate staff meetings, coordinate team responsibilities, and address program needs in the Manager’s absence. Th risole also includes supervising and supporting the performance of up to four Peer Support Specialists within the Recovery Homes.

This is a full-time, on-site position based at the Ft. Logan campus in southwest Denver. Weekend availability is required, and participation in an on-call rotation is part of the role. Typical schedules may run Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervision of Peer Support staff and Recovery Home program oversight.

• Resident engagement and program coordination.

• Providing recovery-oriented services.

• Case management oversight.

• Recovery Home operations including health and safety.

• Coordinate outreach efforts to referral partners.

• Meetings and professional development for staff.

• Provide leadership and decision making.

Work Location:

Onsite – This role is expected to work onsite at ARTS Recovery Homes, located in southwest Denver, CO on the Ft. Logan campus.

Why Join Us:

Addiction Research and Treatment Services (ARTS) is the clinical program of the Division of Addiction Science, Prevention and Treatment, Department of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado, School of Medicine. ARTS has provided residential and outpatient empirically supported substance use treatment services in Colorado for over 50 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 co-occurring mental health disorders through the application of scientifically supported prevention, education, and treatment services.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.

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