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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
School of Medicine | Department of Psychiatry | Addiction Research & Treatment Services (ARTS) | Adult Outpatient Program
Job Title: Clinic Team Lead
Position: #00702677 – Requisition: #34662
Job Summary:
The Clinic Team Lead is responsible for managing various aspects of patient treatment and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) at the clinic as well as perform direct service provision such as individual and group therapy, treatment planning and abstinence monitoring as necessary. This position will serve as the Clinic Manager’s designee when they are absent or unavailable. The Clinic Team Lead will coordinate and participate in meetings with clinic team members and ARTS-internal staff, as well as representatives from community agencies, hospitals/medical facilities, drug courts, human service departments, criminal justice programs and/or other referral sources. This position will require constantly analyzing developments and situations both inside and outside of the clinic to make strategic recommendations to the Clinic Manager, AOP Director, and/or the AOP Program Directors. This position will provide professional, clinical and/or administrative support for the clinic as needed, or as directed by the Clinic Manager. This position will support the clinic’s efforts around quality assurance and standards compliance for its operations, including but not limited to licensures, certifications, patient treatment services, and other administrative requirements. This position will help plan and implement various professional development and training activities for clinic staff and assist in tracking and reporting staff compliance and completion of required trainings in all facets of work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assists in managing the day-to-day operations of the clinic to ensure the clinic’s smooth daily operations.
- Acts as the designee to Clinic Manager in the absence of the Clinic Manager for clinical and/or administrative matters, and monitors caseload progress.
- Conducts quality assurance and continuous quality improvement practices and performs case audits quarterly and as assigned by Clinic Manager.
- Provide supervision and case staffing as required including supervision of staff involved in special programming such Drug Court and DUI services.
- Attends clinic team meetings and case conferences and proactively shares input regarding clinic’s various patient treatment and relevant policies.
- Assists in team treatment planning as required; closely consults and collaborates with Clinic Manager to ensure continued quality of care.
- Provides clinical supervision to other staff members who are pursuing their licensure and/or certification.
- Attends approved training sessions for the purpose of upgrading skills and obtaining or maintaining all required certifications and/or licenses.
- Develops and implements the intake schedule and acts as an internal liaison for intake coordination for Parkside Clinic.
- Interview clients for admission to Adult Outpatient Program (AOP). Conduct patient assessment, intake, and/or referral to treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) and assess the need for on-going treatment or referral to other agencies; recommends course of action to referral sources.
- Plan for patient treatment and care by creating and implementing individualized treatment plans for clients. Documenting patient’s progress toward treatment goals; gathering and recording client psychosocial histories and amending treatment plans based on client history and progress in treatment.
- Coordinate access to medical care in collaboration with the Medical Director. And coordinate planning and programs for Medication Assisted Treatment and treatment schedules with the Program Director of MAT Operations and Nursing, the Medical Director, and/or other members of the medical team.
- Co-supervise ARTS employees who provide services to clients involved with the Department of Corrections, such as problem-solving court or probation. Provide outreach, reports, updates and meet with these referral sources.
- Provide treatment services including, but not limited to, conducting individual, group, and family counseling sessions, and documentation in accordance with policy and procedures, and communicates with families and community agencies regarding discharge and aftercare plan; alters focus of treatment as deemed necessary.
- Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Clinic Manager, and/or AOP management staff.
Work Location:
Onsite – The position will be assigned to a home clinic within Denver, Aurora, or Arvada Colorado.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or another closely related field from an accredited university or institution of higher education. A combination of education and/or related technical or professional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
- Three (3) years of professional level experience in Mental Health, Behavioral Health, case management, research of Mental Health, Behavioral Health, or closely related field.
- Possess a valid registration in good standing with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS), Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPC-C), Social Worker Candidate (SW-C), Licensed Addiction Counselor Candidate (LAC-C), or Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate (MFT-C).
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or another closely related field from an accredited institution.
- Possess a valid license in good standing with Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
- At least four (4) years of demonstrated professional experience in the field of behavioral health, such as mental health or substance use disorder treatment.
- At least one (1) year of experience at a supervisory level, staff/team lead, and/or supervising other staff.
- Experience providing or supervising substance use disorder services for special populations such as gender responsive, criminal justice, communicable diseases including HIV, medically compromised, and/or dual diagnosis patients.
- Experience working with Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).
- Experience with evidence-based practices and interventions.
- Experience as a project director or a project lead.
- Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team.
Conditions of Employment:
- Must agree to undertake and successfully pass a fingerprint check.
- Must agree to undertake and successfully pass a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check.
- Must agree to undertake and successfully pass professional references check.
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
- A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
- Curriculum vitae / Resume
- Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address.
- Copy of valid DORA license.
Questions should be directed to: Shingo Ishida, shingo.ishida@cuanschutz.edu
Screening of Applications Begins:
Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by August 31st, 2024.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $76,517 – $97,330.
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.
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