University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

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

Job Title: SUD Assessment and Evaluation Clinician

Position #: 00826771 – Requisition #: 40129

Job Summary:

This position provides Substance Use Disorder Evaluations for Denver Department of Human Services (DDHS) clients, and makes recommendations for any required substance abuse treatment, referrals for care, and identifies the level of care needed. This position is co-located, meaning work will be performed onsite at two physical locations: Denver Department of Human Services (DDHS), 1200 Federal Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80204, as well as the ARTS Parkside Clinic, 1620 Gaylord Street, Denver, Colorado 80206. Parking permit payment is required at DDHS but not at the ARTS Parkside Clinic, and other work equipment such as computer equipment, internet connection and phone service are provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Substance Use Disorder assessments, recommend appropriate interventions, consult with DDHS Case Workers, and enter data into the ICM system.

• Communicate among ARTS, Denver Department of Human Services (DDHS), and Signal (a Behavioral Health Administrative Service Organizations)) with professionalism and expertise, maintaining positive interpersonal relationships.

• Attend ARTS team/staff meetings, trainings, and other events as directed by supervisor.

• Possess, maintain, and utilize strong knowledge of diagnostic impressions, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), as well as American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) placement criteria.

• Work closely with DDHS as part of an intervention team serving individuals involved with the social services, family court, and/or criminal justice systems.

• Provide SUD training and consultation for DDHS staff and other external stakeholders as appropriate.

• Provide referrals to patients for necessary, appropriate resources. 

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite with split time between offices in Denver, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

This position has a critical role in ARTS Adult Outpatient Clinics, as well as in the Denver Department of Human Services. In this role, the person will be actively involved in the success of various strategic programs within the greater Metro Denver area.

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: Employe